Engineer, Sales

MetalTek International; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International is seeking an Estimating Engineer to develop accurate cost and lead-time estimates for custom castings, supporting quotes and production planning. You will review drawings, specifications, and requirements, and collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes cost analysis across material, labor, casting, heat treating, machining, quality, and outside processing, identifying risks and special processes to ensure competitive bids and on-time

Qualifications

• Degree in business, engineering, materials technology, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in metals manufacturing, foundry, machining, fabrication, or technical manufacturing preferred.
• Prior estimating experience in a foundry, machining, or metals manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Defense Contracting and Project Management for Dept of War.
• Develop accurate cost and lead-time estimates for custom castings.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Estimate material, labor, casting, heat treating, machining, quality, inspection, and outside processing costs.
• Partner with sales, engineering, metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support quotes.
• Identify risks, assumptions, special processes, and manufacturability considerations during quoting.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in business, engineering, materials technology, manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Ready to combine technical problem-solving, manufacturing knowledge, project management, and business impact? At MetalTek International, we manufacture custom, high-performance castings for some of the world’s most demanding applications. We are seeking an Estimating Engineer to develop accurate cost and lead-time estimates that support competitive customer quotes and successful production planning.

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Defense Contracting and Project Management for Dept of War.
• Develop accurate cost and lead-time estimates for custom castings.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Estimate material, labor, casting, heat treating, machining, quality, inspection, and outside processing costs.
• Partner with sales, engineering, metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support complete and competitive quotes.
• Identify risks, assumptions, special processes, and manufacturability considerations during the quoting process.

Requirements

• Degree in business, engineering, materials technology, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in metals manufacturing, foundry, machining, fabrication, or technical manufacturing preferred.
• Prior estimating experience in a foundry, machining, or metals manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent communication, computer, analytical, and organizational skills.

At MetalTek, our work requires people who Choose to be Safe, Make an Impact, Push the Limits, and Serve Each Other. If you are detail-driven, technically curious, and motivated by manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace