Northern Metal Fab is a versatile custom fabrication job shop where our welders are exposed to manufacturing of many diverse products. Along with custom fabrication and tooling we specialize in air & bulk handling commercial marine industrial vehicles and water treatment to name a few. We are all about variety and unique projects that keep our days interesting.
Sales Engineering Manager
The Sales Engineering Manager will drive the creation of precise and comprehensive estimates while collaborating closely with customers Engineering and Production to identify and resolve potential challenges. This role will support Sales in developing effective pricing strategies and participate in cost reviews of completed projects to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and contribute to the creation of accurate cost estimates that can be used directly in job planning and execution after award. Collaborate on pricing decisions including markup adjustments to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
- Identify and recommend any specialized tooling or fixtures required for production.
- Develop and implement process improvements to standardize and streamline estimating activities.
- Partner with Production and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and explore alternative construction methods that enhance manufacturability and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales to support new business development opportunities.
- Identify long-lead materials or components for immediate procurement following job award.
- Continuously assess the skills and capabilities of assigned team members to support growth and performance improvement.
- Ensure quotes are prepared and delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills when working with customers.
- Perform other duties and meet additional standards as determined by the President.
- Assess current and potential skills and capabilities of all assigned employees on a continuous basis
- Identify and support training opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Provide regular constructive performance feedback and ensure at least one formal review annually in line with HR policy.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in technical field or equivalent experience
- Five years or more of experience in manufacturing and estimating in a metal fab job shop
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- High degree of problem solving and computer skills
Benefits:
- Medical with HSA or FSA options
- Dental
- vision
- Life and voluntary Life
- Short term and long term disability
- Accident and critical illness
- 401k with match
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Northern Metal Fab inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply please email us at
Required Experience:
Manager
Northern Metal Fab is a versatile custom fabrication job shop where our welders are exposed to manufacturing of many diverse products. Along with custom fabrication and tooling we specialize in air & bulk handling commercial marine industrial vehicles and water treatment to name a few. We are all ab...
Northern Metal Fab is a versatile custom fabrication job shop where our welders are exposed to manufacturing of many diverse products. Along with custom fabrication and tooling we specialize in air & bulk handling commercial marine industrial vehicles and water treatment to name a few. We are all about variety and unique projects that keep our days interesting.
Sales Engineering Manager
The Sales Engineering Manager will drive the creation of precise and comprehensive estimates while collaborating closely with customers Engineering and Production to identify and resolve potential challenges. This role will support Sales in developing effective pricing strategies and participate in cost reviews of completed projects to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and contribute to the creation of accurate cost estimates that can be used directly in job planning and execution after award. Collaborate on pricing decisions including markup adjustments to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
- Identify and recommend any specialized tooling or fixtures required for production.
- Develop and implement process improvements to standardize and streamline estimating activities.
- Partner with Production and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and explore alternative construction methods that enhance manufacturability and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Sales to support new business development opportunities.
- Identify long-lead materials or components for immediate procurement following job award.
- Continuously assess the skills and capabilities of assigned team members to support growth and performance improvement.
- Ensure quotes are prepared and delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills when working with customers.
- Perform other duties and meet additional standards as determined by the President.
- Assess current and potential skills and capabilities of all assigned employees on a continuous basis
- Identify and support training opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Provide regular constructive performance feedback and ensure at least one formal review annually in line with HR policy.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in technical field or equivalent experience
- Five years or more of experience in manufacturing and estimating in a metal fab job shop
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- High degree of problem solving and computer skills
Benefits:
- Medical with HSA or FSA options
- Dental
- vision
- Life and voluntary Life
- Short term and long term disability
- Accident and critical illness
- 401k with match
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Northern Metal Fab inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply please email us at
Required Experience:
Manager
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