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Director of Engineering
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FabTek Industries
Jackson, MS (In Person)
$100,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Director of Engineering FabTek Industries - 4.0 Jackson, MS Job Details Full-time From $100,000 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Mechanical fabrication CAD design (engineering design task) Assembly Manufacturing facility Team development Plasma cutters Market-based pricing Metal forming fabrication Manufacturing Manufacturing engineering PPAP Senior leadership Full Job Description About FabTek FabTek Industries is a precision metal fabrication company serving Tier-1 OEMs in the power grid and energy infrastructure sectors. Operating from our Mississippi facility with approximately 100 employees, we manufacture mission-critical components that support the modernization and expansion of North America's electrical grid — one of the most acute infrastructure demand cycles of the next two decades. The Opportunity We are seeking a Director of Engineering & Estimating to build and lead the engineering function at FabTek. This is a foundational leadership role that will define how we estimate, engineer, and execute work across a growing book of business. The successful candidate will own the engineering organization end-to-end — building the team, standing up the systems, and embedding the discipline that allows FabTek to scale. What You'll Do Design, implement, document, and train the company's estimating standard operating procedures, establishing a repeatable and accurate approach to quoting work across our customer base Build and lead the engineering team, including hiring, developing, and mentoring estimators, design engineers, and manufacturing engineers Partner with Production, Purchasing, and Sales to ensure quotes translate cleanly into executable jobs with accurate routings, BOMs, and material specifications Drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy, design-for-manufacturability, and engineering throughput Serve as the senior engineering voice with Tier-1 OEM customers on technical reviews, RFQs, and program qualification Establish engineering KPIs and reporting cadences that give leadership clear visibility into estimating velocity, quote-to-win conversion, and job performance against estimate Collaborate with operations leadership on capacity planning, capital equipment justification, and integration with FabTek's internal MRP platform What You Bring 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in precision metal fabrication, heavy steel fabrication, structural fabrication, or a closely related discipline Demonstrated experience building and leading engineering teams in a metal fabrication or made-to-order manufacturing environment Deep expertise in estimating methodology for fabricated steel products — including labor routings, material take-offs, and competitive market pricing Proven track record designing and implementing engineering SOPs and standard work in a manufacturing setting Strong working knowledge of fabrication processes: laser/plasma cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing, and assembly Experience working with Tier-1 industrial OEM customers and navigating their qualification, PPAP, and technical review processes Fluency with CAD platforms (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent) and ERP/MRP estimating modules Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus Reporting & Structure This role reports to senior leadership (CEO and/or VP of Production) and is a key member of the FabTek leadership team. Location On-site in Jackson, MS. Compensation Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.