Fabrication Estimator

Mako Industries, LLC in Sugarland, Texas is seeking a  Fabrication Estimator  to join our team!

· Preparing estimates for the manufacture of parts, components and assemblies including material, labor, QA/QC and submit documentation

· Review and clearly understand customer scope, specifications, and required quality standards

· Gather material estimates from sub vendors

· Gather quotes/pricing from external service providers (i.e. steel supply, metal cutting, non-destructive testing, and paint shops)

· Effectively estimate labor required for manufacturing, including fitting and welding operations, machining, and mechanical assembly for custom fabrications as well as low volume production runs

· Develop and maintain estimating standards for various areas of production

· Work with engineering and customers to develop mechanical designs & solutions to properly estimate the component; finalize and submit quotations to customers

· Translate customer requirements into technical proposals

· Develop manufacturing process steps in conjunction with supervisors and planner; estimate labor run times to support that process

· Perform detailed time studies to prove out accurate estimating tables, as required

· Compile quotations using supplied material costing and pricing from vendors

· Procure all materials and outsourcing once Bid is awarded.

· Work closely with Sales team to meet customers' requirements and deadlines for Proposal.

· Work with the manufacturing team to develop the most cost-effective product in the industry.

· Maintain supporting relationships with internal and external teams (seek and engage)

· Produce contract sheets based on estimate and actual vendor prices

· Advise on methods and processes used in the pre-production meetings

· Search out vendors and subcontractors required to support business needs

· Work with Engineering as required, particularly on projects requiring more intricate calculations

· Identify risks associated with projects

· Maintain and update quoting standards

· Compare estimates with actuals after completion of projects/orders

Qualifications

- Must be highly organized, and extremely well-versed in establishing customer relationships.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

- Solid planning, organizational skills, and effective problem-solving skills.

- Willingness to learn.

- Be able to work in a fast-paced team environment

- Bring decisive, focused leadership & be results-driven.

- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills

- This is not a remote position, regular office hours schedule M-F: 8AM – 5PM.