Sales Engineer / Estimator Sheet Metal Fabrication

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Sales Engineer / Estimator Sheet Metal Fabrication Location: San Diego, CA (Otay Mesa) Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office Department: Sales / Engineering Reports To: Management Team Position 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 meeting and on-the-floor meetings, in order to fully understand the processes and costs involved in the parts we make.Requirements: Key Responsibilities 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.

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