Description:

Fabrication Estimator/Design Engineer | $61K-$70K Carol Stream, IL | Onsite Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO |

Heartline Staffing Call or Text:

272-230-3157

LinkedIn:

View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 . Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Fabrication Estimator/Design Engineer for an onsite opportunity in Carol Stream, Illinois. This position combines fabrication estimating, 3D SolidWorks design, shop drawings, bill of material development, job routing and production support. The Engineer will review RFQ opportunities, estimate material and labor costs, develop proposals and create cost-effective, fabrication-ready designs. The position works closely with sales, procurement and the production shop to ensure scope, materials and designs are accurate and manufacturable while managing multiple quotes and projects simultaneously.

COMPENSATION

$61,000-$70,000

Relocation Assistance:

No Visa Sponsorship:

No

ESTIMATING & RFQ REVIEW

Review and understand scope from RFQ opportunities provided by the sales team Estimate material and labor costs for fabricated components Gather and analyze financial data to estimate and allocate project or product costs Develop detailed proposals for sales engineers Manage multiple quotes and projects simultaneously

DESIGN & FABRICATION

Create cost-effective, high-quality designs for fabricated components Develop concept drawings and detailed shop drawings Create bills of material and job routings Use 3D SolidWorks for design and drawing activities Work directly with the shop to support design for manufacturability

PROCUREMENT & PRODUCTION SUPPORT

Obtain quotations for parts and services Issue purchase orders for parts and services Support production teams with material readiness and schedule tracking Stage materials and confirm BOM and job materials are accurate on larger job orders Coordinate with the shop to support efficient production execution

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT SUPPORT

Lead cross-functional RFQ package reviews on larger projects Coordinate with sales, shop and procurement teams during project kickoffs Ensure stakeholders understand the scope of work Communicate design concepts to the sales team and customers Serve as a liaison between the shop and sales group

Requirements:

2-3 years minimum of relevant experience

REQUIRED

Basic understanding of job-costing principles

REQUIRED

Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks

REQUIRED

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

REQUIRED

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create forecasts based on financial data

REQUIRED

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

REQUIRED

Ability to work onsite in Carol Stream, IL

REQUIRED

Local candidate

REQUIRED

Stable work history

REQUIRED

Compensation expectations within $61,000-$70,000 REQUIRED

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering OR relevant experience in lieu of degree

PREFERRED

General understanding of stainless-steel welding/manufacturing processes Experience within the stainless-steel fabrication and sanitary process-piping industry Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many experienced fabrication and engineering professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 .