Metal Fabrication Sales Estimator

Metfab Engineering, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metfab Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Metal Fabrication Sales Estimator to prepare cost estimates and develop quotes for custom parts and assemblies. You will analyze project requirements and coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing for materials, tooling, and outsourced processes.

The role requires updating historical cost data, maintaining profitability, and collaborating with engineering and production to validate feasibility and lead times. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements: Review drawings, specifications, and customer requests to understand scope and complexity
• Prepare cost estimates: Calculate material, labor, machine time, and subcontracting costs for custom parts and assemblies
• Develop quotes: Create detailed proposals and pricing for customers, ensuring accuracy and profitability
• Vendor coordination: Obtain pricing from suppliers for raw materials, tooling, and outsourced processes
• Maintain cost database: Update and manage historical cost data for materials, labor rates, and machine operations
• Collaborate with teams: Work with engineering and production to validate feasibility and lead times
• Other duties may be assigned

Job description

Job Description

Prepare cost estimates based on job requirements and product knowledge in the role of Metal Fabrication Sales Estimator for Metfab Engineering, Inc.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements: Review drawings, specifications, and customer requests to understand scope and complexity
• Prepare cost estimates: Calculate material, labor, machine time, and subcontracting costs for custom parts and assemblies
• Develop quotes: Create detailed proposals and pricing for customers, ensuring accuracy and profitability
• Vendor coordination: Obtain pricing from suppliers for raw materials, tooling, and outsourced processes
• Maintain cost database: Update and manage historical cost data for materials, labor rates, and machine operations
• Collaborate with teams: Work with engineering and production to validate feasibility and lead times
• Other duties may be assigned

Physical Requirement:

Balancing; must have fine motor skills; some light lifting; the ability to do a repetitive motion; and the ability to sit for most of the day

Visual Requirement:

Must be able to visually read documents and a computer screen

Hearing Requirement:

Must be able to hear and speak on the phone and in person to convey information

Mental Requirement:

Comprehension, Organization, Reasoning, Decision Making, Communication, and Mathematics

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MBRAUN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which MBRAUN has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Metfab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Metfab has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment.