Fabrications Estimating & Design Engineer

Overview

Holland Applied Technologies, located in Burr Ridge, IL, is a leader in the sanitary process/equipment industry. We fabricate and distribute sanitary equipment and systems for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and beverage industries.

The Fabrications Estimating & Design Engineer will develop detailed shop drawings, create bill of material and job routing, gather and analyze financial data to estimate and allocate costs for a current or proposed product or project. And support the production teams by assisting with material readiness and schedule tracking.

• Reviews and understands scope from RFQ opportunities provided by sales team
• Estimates material and labor costs for fabricated components
• Develops detailed proposals for sales engineers
• Creates bill of material and job routing
• Develops cost-effective, high-quality designs, concept drawings, and detailed shop drawings for fabrication
• Works with the shop to understand best manufacturing practices to ensure "design for manufacturability"
• Obtains quotations and issues purchase orders for parts and services.
• Leads cross-functional review of RFQ package with sales, shop, and procurement to ensure all understand scope of work during kick-off meetings on larger projects
• Effectively communicates design ideas to sales group and customers and serves as liaison between shop and sales group
• Stage material and confirm BOM and job material are accurate on larger job orders.
• Manages multiple quotes and projects simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering; may consider experience in lieu of degree
• 3-5 years experience minimum
• Basic understanding of job costing principles
• Proficient in 3D AutoCAD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to create forecasts based on financial data
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• General understanding of the manufacturing processes stainless steel welding / manufacturing preferred
• Experience with in the stainless‑steel fabrication and sanitary process piping industry preferred

• Will require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• This is a full onsite position in Burr Ridge, IL