Sales Engineer II — Estimating & Solutions

Future Form; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Form is seeking an estimator with a strong background in precision sheet metal. You will develop new processes to support KPIs, create standard work and training docs, and collaborate with management, production, and sales teams to improve margins.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, estimating labor, requesting quotes, and ensuring timely responses. The role emphasizes lean principles, data tracking, and adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Estimating in a precision sheet metal environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to develop new processes to support KPIs
• Develop standard work and training documents
• Confer with Management & Production Teams on orders with tight due dates
• Actively seek new business development opportunities within your portfolio of customers to enhance profit margins
• Communicate effectively with external and internal customers and suppliers
• Review blueprints or drawings to determine operations, tools, materials, quality standards and outside processes
• Estimate labor times and material usage to determine cost of manufacturing the job
• Initiate price inquiries from potential suppliers
• Respond to quotes efficiently within the customer’s timeframe
• Review repeat orders to align material and labor to prevent margin erosion
• Prepare orders with all pertinent information
• Respond to change order requests within 24 hours or sooner and document appropriately
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Maintain ISO 9001 responsibilities per Quality Manual
• Participate in Lean activities and contribute to sales efforts
• Track and chart data as needed
• Keep KPI data up to date for management meetings
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Estimating

Sheet Metal

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Communication

Sales minded

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Education

High school diploma with some college preferred (engineering/math/statistics/finance/business)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD system

2-D drawing standards

Job description

Future Form is seeking an estimator with a strong background in precision sheet metal. You will develop new processes to support KPIs, create standard work and training docs, and collaborate with management, production, and sales teams to improve margins.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, estimating labor, requesting quotes, and ensuring timely responses. The role emphasizes lean principles, data tracking, and adherence to ISO 9001 standards.