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Fabrications Estimating & Design Engineer in Willowbrook

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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.

Responsibilities

  • 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. 

Education and Required Experience

  • 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
  • Experience within the stainless-steel fabrication and sanitary process piping industry

Other

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

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Fabrications Estimating & Design Engineer in Willowbrook

Willowbrook, IL
Full time

Published on 06/04/2026

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