Address: South San Diego, CA 92154
Telephone: 901-207-8038
Email Address: smithassociates1725@gmail.com
Hours: Office Hours – 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
We are seeking a Mid-Level Sales Engineer with experience in sheet metal fabrication estimating and customer engagement. This role is ideal for someone who understands manufacturing costs and margins, communicates well with customers, and works collaboratively with internal teams This is an in-office position at our factory in South San Diego The applicant will mostly be working from a dedicated office with occasional travel to customer facilities in San Diego County and limited travel outside the region as needed.
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Position Title : Sales Engineer / Estimator Sheet Metal Fabrication
ATTENTION : ” $TOP PAY “(Interviewing Now)
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Location: San Diego, CA (Otay Mesa)
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Department: Sales / Engineering
Reports To: Management Team
Summary
– We are seeking a Mid-Level Sales Engineer with experience in sheet metal
fabrication estimating and customer engagement.
– This role is ideal for someone who understands manufacturing costs and
margins, communicates well with customers, and works collaboratively with
internal teams.
– This is an in-office position at our factory in South San Diego.
– The applicant will mostly be working from a dedicated office with occasional
travel to customer facilities in San Diego County and limited travel outside the
region as needed.
– The applicant should be comfortable working in a multi-lingual, blue collar,
metal fabrication environment where safety is a top priority.
– There will be regular conference room engineering meetings and on-the-floor
meetings, in order to fully understand the processes and costs involved in the
parts we make.
Requirements:
– Estimating & Quoting
Prepare quotes for sheet metal fabrication work including:
– Laser, Punch and Saw cutting, Bending / forming, Welding (manual and
robotic), Machining / milling, Powder coating and finishing, Mechanical
Assembly
– Quote low-volume prototype jobs through medium- and high-volume
production work. 1 pc – 100,000 pc runs.
– Review customer drawings, specifications, and models for manufacturability
and cost drivers.
– Enter rough routings and estimating data into ECI / JobBOSS / Shoptech
ERP.
– Collaborate with management, engineering, and manufacturing leads on
pricing strategy and quote review.
– Apply industry knowledge of fabrication costs, labor, and margins to support
accurate quoting (final pricing reviewed with management).
– Customer Relationships & Business Development
– Serve as a technical and relationship-focused point of contact for customers.
– Communicate clearly and professionally regarding quotes, revisions, lead
times, and technical questions.
– Visit customer facilities to support existing relationships and evaluate new
opportunities.
– Engage new leads and referrals; this role is not territory-based.
– Represent AP Precision with professionalism, confidence, and attention to
detail.
– Internal Collaboration
Work closely and regularly with:
– Company ownership
– Management
– Engineering
– Manufacturing and operations leads
– Provide feedback on recurring design issues, cost drivers, and quoting
assumptions.
– Support continuous improvement in estimating and customer engagement
processes.
Qualifications & Experience :
– Mid-level experience (typically 3–7 years) in:
– Sheet metal fabrication estimating
– Sales engineering
– Manufacturing customer support
– Strong understanding of fabrication processes and cost drivers:
– Cutting, bending, welding, machining, finishing
– Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; JobBOSS / ECI / Shoptech
experience strongly preferred.
– Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
– ITAR pricing familiarity preferred.
– Highly organized, thorough, and detail-oriented.
– Personable, professional, and comfortable interacting with customers in
technical environments.
– Proactive mindset with strong follow-through.
Compensation & Growth :
– Base Compensation
– Hourly pay: $30–$36 per hour, depending on experience.
– Bonus / Incentive Compensation
– Quarterly bonus structure 0.15% of Gross Company Sales
– Successful management and growth of existing customer accounts
– New account net revenue
– Career Path
– This role is expected to grow into a Senior Sales Engineer or Sales /
Business Development Manager position as the company expands.
For consideration you must act now, send resume to
smithassociates1725@gmail.com. Sincerely,
Gerald Smith
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