Estimating and Quality Planning Associate Engineer

J.M. Fabrication Company, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Precision Plating (DBA DFW Anodize and Metal Finishing, LLC) in Garland, TX seeks an Estimating and Quality Planning Associate Engineer to lead front-end quoting, support production planning, and provide technical guidance for defense, commercial, and aerospace components.

You will calculate part areas, rack densities, and current density to estimate labor, materials, and processing costs, generate quotes in our ERP, and coordinate with customers and vendors on masking tolerances and lead

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a related technical field or equivalent.
• 3+ years estimating in metal finishing, electroplating, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and traveler routings in ERP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFQs, blueprints, and specs to determine finishing requirements and feasibility.
• Calculate part surface areas, rack densities, and labor and processing costs.
• Generate quotes using ERP and align with capacity and pricing guidelines.
• Interface with customers and vendors for technical clarifications on masking tolerances and lead times.
• Analyze historical cost data to refine pricing models and improve margins.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Mathematical modeling

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Estimating and Quality Planning Associate Engineer

Full Time Garland, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1030

Salary Range: $35.75 To $44.50 Hourly

Estimating and Quality Planning Associate Engineer

Texas Precision Plating (DBA DFW Anodize and Metal Finishing, LLC) – Garland, TX

Role Overview

Texas Precision Plating requires an Engineering Estimator with experience to lead front-end quoting operations, support production planning, and be technical resource for guidance. This role requires an engineering background to accurately calculate areas, evaluate chemical bath loading parameters, and design process routings for defense, commercial, industrial, aerospace components. The position bridges technical finishing knowledge with business operations to deliver profitable estimates while driving our initiatives toward AS9100 certification and NADCAP accreditation.

• Evaluate complex RFQs, engineering blueprints, and technical specifications to determine precise metal finishing requirements and process feasibility, sequencing, planning and quality requirements.
• Calculate part surface areas, rack densities, and required current density parameters to determine accurate labor, material, and processing costs.
• Generate, manage, and deliver accurate customer quotes utilizing our ERP system, ensuring alignment with current shop capacity and pricing guidelines.
• Interface directly with customers and vendors for technical clarification on masking tolerances, pre/post-treatments (e.g., hydrogen embrittlement relief), and production lead times.
• Analyze historical job cost data versus initial estimates to continuously refine the accuracy of pricing models and improve overall margin capture.

Secondary Responsibilities: Planning & Process Support

• Translate approved quotes into executable ERP work orders, planning, developing traveler documents and required process control gates.
• Design initial racking methodologies and determine optimal chemical bath loading to maximize throughput without compromising coating uniformity.
• Collaborate closely with production floor leadership to schedule jobs, prioritize critical components, and proactively resolve material shortages before jobs hit the plating lines.
• Maintain the rigorous technical documentation standards required for AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, ensuring all chemical and processing parameters are strictly defined.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: (OPTIONAL) Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline or technical school diploma.
• Experience: (PREFERRED) 3+ years of direct engineering or estimating experience within a metal finishing, electroplating, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Operational understanding of surface finishing processes (e.g., Anodizing, Chemical Film, Passivation) and associated chemical safety protocols.
• Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP platforms; direct experience building traveler routings in an ERP system is highly preferred.
• Skills: (REQUIRED) Exceptional mathematical aptitude for complex surface area modeling, coupled with strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.