Hands-on Sheet Metal Engineering & Estimating Leader

SkillsetGroup

California (MO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SkillSetGroup is seeking a Welding & Sheet Metal Engineering/Estimating Manager to work in the North Orange County area. This position will oversee engineering, estimating, planning & production of fabricated metal enclosures, turning customer designs into accurate quotes and reliable production plans.

You will work closely with customers, engineering, estimating, and the shop floor throughout the life of a program.

Qualifications

10 years of practical experience in sheet metal fabrication or similar contract manufacturing.
Knowledge of laser cutting, punching, press brake forming, welding, hardware installation, assembly.
Substantial experience preparing estimates and costing fabricated sheet metal products.
Hands-on manufacturing engineering and design for manufacturability experience.
Ability to evaluate drawings, CAD models, tolerances, and specifications; SolidWorks or similar required.
Experience developing labor standards, routings, material plans, and production sequences.
Experience guiding work from RFQ through production ramp and ongoing manufacturing.
Comfort discussing design and manufacturing questions directly with customers and on the production floor.

Responsibilities

Oversee engineering, estimating, planning and production of fabricated metal enclosures.
Turn customer designs into accurate quotes and reliable production plans.
Work closely with customers, engineering, estimating, and shop floor throughout the program life.
Guide a small team of engineers with hands-on manufacturing engineering oversight.
Ensure build-to-print project management and on-time, cost-effective fabrication.