Applications Engineering and Estimating Manager

Flow-Control-Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Flow Control Group, through its Indelco Plastics unit, seeks an Applications Engineering and Estimating Manager to lead national capabilities for complex quotes and fabrication projects.

You will manage a centralized estimating function, drive RFQ-to-quote processes, and guide design-for-manufacturing across multiple sites, vendors, and end markets.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical fluency in fluid handling, corrosion-resistant materials, or process piping.
• Familiarity with industrial fabrication and value-add operations: fusion joining, hot air welding, process piping, CNC machining.
• Strong software competency: MS Office suite, workflow/project management tools, digital design, drawing intelligence, and supply chain platforms.
• Demonstrated AI fluency: has personally used AI tools to change how work gets done, not just aware they exist.
• Strong process builder: has designed or rebuilt an operational workflow, not just run one.
• Coachable, hungry, and change-oriented — wants to build something, not inherit something.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for customer applications: material selection, chemical compatibility, equipment selection, and part selection across corrosion-resistant thermoplastics and metals.
• Escalation point for branch sales on complex application questions across core end markets.
• Own opportunity qualification for complex assembly and spool fabrication work.
• Own the specification review gate at RFQ stage with documented reviews.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing input on fabrication: joint methods, machining scope, tolerance and compliance.
• Build and run centralized estimating function as a national capability; manage estimating staff.
• Own RFQ-to-quote pipeline end to end: intake, triage, technical review, estimate development, quote release.
• Develop standardized estimating logic for spool fabrication and establish estimating standards.
• Lead and grow the applications engineering and estimating team; deploy AI/tools to expand capacity.
• Lead hiring plan as volume scales.

Skills

Engineering degree

Fluid handling

CNC machining

AI fluency

Process builder

Change-oriented

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

Estimating software

Job description

Applications Engineering and Estimating Manager

Indelco, 6530 Cambridge St, St Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America •

United States

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About Us

Join Indelco Plastics, where innovation, sustainability, and community thrive! As the leading supplier of corrosion-resistant thermoplastic products for fluid control and storage, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team. With 13 locations across the Midwest and representing over 70 industry-leading manufacturers, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact. Experience a supportive and inclusive environment, continuous professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. Join us at Indelco and be part of shaping the future while making a difference.

Lead Indelco’s centralized applications engineering and estimating function, supporting both distribution sales (~23 branches, 5 brands) and fabrication operations (7 fabrication sites). This is a builder role: the mission is to establish a unified national capability that qualifies opportunities, engineers solutions, and prices complex work faster and more accurately than any competitor.

Core Responsibilities

Applications Engineering — Distribution

• Lead technical support for customer applications: material selection, chemical compatibility, equipment selection (i.e. pump sizing, valve type), and part selection across corrosion-resistant thermoplastics and metals product sets
• Serve as escalation point for branch sales on complex application questions across core end markets: water/wastewater, chemical processing, semiconductor/UPW, pharma/life sciences, and data center.

Applications Engineering — Fabrication

• Own opportunity qualification for complex assembly and spool fabrication work.
• Own the specification review gate at the RFQ stage - no complex quote releases without documented specification review.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing input on fabrication opportunities: joint method selection (IR fusion, butt fusion, socket fusion, solvent cement, hot air/extrusion welding), machining scope (CNC milling/turning), and tolerance and compliance review (ASME B31.3, SEMI F57/F63, USP <665>).
• Build and run the centralized estimating function as a national capability serving all fabrication sites, with direct management of estimating staff.
• Own the RFQ-to-quote pipeline end to end: intake, triage, technical review, estimate development, and quote release.
• Develop standardized estimating logic for spool fabrication
• Establish estimating standards, win/loss discipline, and cycle-time metrics.
• Lead, develop, and grow the applications engineering and estimating team; build the hiring plan as volume scales.
• Deploy AI and software tools to expand team capacity

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering degree or equivalent deep technical fluency in fluid handling, corrosion-resistant materials, or process piping.
• Working familiarity with industrial fabrication and value-add operations: thermoplastic fusion joining, hot air welding, process piping, and CNC machining.
• Strong software competency: Microsoft Office suite, workflow and project management tools, digital design, drawing intelligence, and supply chain platforms.
• Demonstrated AI fluency: has personally used AI tools to change how work gets done, not just aware they exist.
• Strong process builder: has designed or rebuilt an operational workflow, not just run one.
• Coachable, hungry, and change-oriented — wants to build something, not inherit something.

What This Role Is Not

This is not a role for maintaining the status quo. Indelco is entering its next stage of growth, and this function is central to it. The right candidate sees a national platform being built and wants to be the one who builds this piece of it.

Indelco operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone’s an Owner of the Company:

Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits:

• Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.

Training:

• FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.

Career Growth Opportunities

At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Indelco, 6530 Cambridge St, St Louis Park, Minnesota, United States of America,