Fabrication Estimator/Design Engineer | $61K-$70K

Purple Cow Recruiting; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Fabrication Estimator/Design Engineer for an onsite opportunity in Carol Stream, Illinois. This role combines fabrication estimating, 3D SolidWorks design, shop drawings, BOM development, job routing and production support.

You will review RFQs, estimate material and labor costs, develop proposals and create fabrication-ready designs. Collaboration with sales, procurement and the shop is essential to ensure accurate scope and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years minimum of relevant experience REQUIRED.
• Basic understanding of job-costing PRINCIPLES REQUIRED.
• Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks REQUIRED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills REQUIRED.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail REQUIRED.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to forecast from financial data REQUIRED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite REQUIRED.
• Ability to work onsite in Carol Stream, IL and local candidate REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ scope and estimate material and labor costs.
• Develop detailed proposals for sales engineers.
• Create cost-effective fabrication designs and shop drawings.
• Create bills of material (BOM) and job routings; use 3D SolidWorks for design work.
• Coordinate with shop, sales, procurement to ensure manufacturability and timely production.

Skills

SolidWorks

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

MS Office

Experience 2-3 yrs

Costing

Onsite work

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Eng

Job description

Description

Fabrication Estimator/Design Engineer | $61K-$70K

Carol Stream, IL | Onsite

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Fabrication Estimator/Design Engineer for an onsite opportunity in Carol Stream, Illinois. This position combines fabrication estimating, 3D SolidWorks design, shop drawings, bill of material development, job routing and production support.

The Engineer will review RFQ opportunities, estimate material and labor costs, develop proposals and create cost-effective, fabrication-ready designs. The position works closely with sales, procurement and the production shop to ensure scope, materials and designs are accurate and manufacturable while managing multiple quotes and projects simultaneously.

COMPENSATION

• $61,000-$70,000
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

ESTIMATING & RFQ REVIEW

• Review and understand scope from RFQ opportunities provided by the sales team
• Estimate material and labor costs for fabricated components
• Gather and analyze financial data to estimate and allocate project or product costs
• Develop detailed proposals for sales engineers
• Manage multiple quotes and projects simultaneously

DESIGN & FABRICATION

• Create cost-effective, high-quality designs for fabricated components
• Develop concept drawings and detailed shop drawings
• Create bills of material and job routings
• Use 3D SolidWorks for design and drawing activities
• Work directly with the shop to support design for manufacturability

PROCUREMENT & PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• Obtain quotations for parts and services
• Issue purchase orders for parts and services
• Support production teams with material readiness and schedule tracking
• Stage materials and confirm BOM and job materials are accurate on larger job orders
• Coordinate with the shop to support efficient production execution

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT SUPPORT

• Lead cross-functional RFQ package reviews on larger projects
• Coordinate with sales, shop and procurement teams during project kickoffs
• Ensure stakeholders understand the scope of work
• Communicate design concepts to the sales team and customers
• Serve as a liaison between the shop and sales group

Requirements

• 2-3 years minimum of relevant experience REQUIRED
• Basic understanding of job-costing principles REQUIRED
• Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks REQUIRED
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills REQUIRED
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail REQUIRED
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create forecasts based on financial data REQUIRED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software REQUIRED
• Ability to work onsite in Carol Stream, IL REQUIRED
• Local candidate REQUIRED
• Stable work history REQUIRED
• Compensation expectations within $61,000-$70,000 REQUIRED

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering OR relevant experience in lieu of degree

PREFERRED

• General understanding of stainless-steel welding/manufacturing processes
• Experience within the stainless-steel fabrication and sanitary process-piping industry