Technical Sales Industrial

Steele Solutions; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Steele Solutions is seeking an Estimator to develop cost estimates for steel platforms, gravity chutes, lockers, and other custom solutions. The role involves reviewing drawings, BOMs, and project requirements, while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings and CAD models, perform material and labor calculations, and generate accurate quotations.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to read CAD software 2D and 3D models.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, blueprints, drawings, and project requirements.
• Develop accurate cost estimates and quotations for steel platforms, gravity chutes, lockers, and other custom solutions.
• Determine material, labor, and manufacturing requirements for proposed projects.
• Generate bills of materials and identify cost drivers that impact project pricing.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create customized solutions using standard SSI products and components.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Assist with product improvements and enhancements based on customer feedback and market needs.
• Occasional travel to customer locations may be required.

Skills

Engineering drawings

CAD (2D/3D)

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modeling

BOM Creation

Manufacturing processes

Job description

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Technical Sales Industrial

Regular Full Time Tiffin, OH, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1970

Join Steele Solutions as an Estimator

Steele Solutions is a leading manufacturer of steel work platforms, material handling systems, safety structures, and custom-engineered solutions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Estimator to join our team and support customers across a variety of industries.

This role combines estimating, and customer interaction to develop cost-effective solutions for unique customer projects. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, working with technical drawings, and collaborating with sales, engineering, and project management teams to bring projects from concept to quotation.

Location: Tiffin, Ohio
Schedule: Office, Generally 4 9's and a 4 on Friday
Travel: Limited, occasional customer site visits as needed

What You'll Do

• Review customer specifications, blueprints, drawings, and project requirements.
• Develop accurate cost estimates and quotations for steel platforms, gravity chutes, lockers, and other custom solutions.
• Determine material, labor, and manufacturing requirements for proposed projects.
• Generate bills of materials and identify cost drivers that impact project pricing.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create customized solutions using standard SSI products and components.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Assist with product improvements and enhancements based on customer feedback and market needs.
• Occasional travel to customer locations may be required.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to read CAD software 2D and 3D models.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, manufacturing, engineering support, applications engineering, technical sales, or project engineering.
• Experience working in steel fabrication, metals manufacturing, structural steel, material handling, or industrial equipment environments.
• Experience developing bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing estimates.
• Familiarity with distributor networks and B2B customer relationships.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment and custom fabricated products.

Technical Skills

Preferred experience with one or more of the following:

• AutoCAD
• 3D Modeling Software
• BOM Creation
• Manufacturing Processes

Why Join Steele Solutions?

• Work on unique custom-engineered projects across multiple industries.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering, sales, and manufacturing professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative steel structures and material handling solutions.
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization.
• Career growth opportunities within engineering, project management, and technical sales.
• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities

Ideal Backgrounds

We encourage candidates with experience as any of the following to apply:

• CAD Designer
• Design Drafter
• Applications Engineer
• Mechanical Designer
• Technical Sales Support Specialist

Steele Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.