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We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Metal Fabrication Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be the critical link between the client's design and our production floor, ensuring we secure profitable projects through accurate and competitive bidding across all our material streams.Key Responsibilities Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate, competitive, and timely estimates for fabrication projects involving mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.Process Analysis: Calculate costs for various manufacturing processes, including laser cutting time, CNC bending complexity, welding labour hours, surface finishing, and assembly.Material Take-off: Conduct detailed and accurate material quantity take-offs from technical drawings, including consideration for yield and waste across sheet, plate, and structural profiles.Supplier Management: Source, negotiate, and establish pricing with vendors for raw materials and outsourced processes (e.g., powder coating, galvanizing).Technical Interpretation: Thoroughly review and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and 3D models to identify potential fabrication challenges and suggest value engineering solutions.Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers and the Workshop Foreman to ensure estimates align with shop capabilities and efficient production methods.Bid Management: Prepare comprehensive tender documentation and liaise with clients regarding estimate clarifications and revisions. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of verifiable estimating experience within a metal fabrication environment.Multi-Material Expertise: Must have specific experience estimating projects involving all three core materials: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium.Drawing Proficiency: Expert proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, including geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).CAD/3D Software: Essential: Basic proficiency and experience utilizing CAD/3D software (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent) for quick material quantification and model review.Software Skills: Demonstrated ability to use relevant software for take-offs and costing (e.g. ERP/estimating platforms and MS Excel).Technical Knowledge: Strong technical understanding of welding procedures (TIG, MIG), laser cutting capabilities, and CNC press brake operations. What We Offer A challenging role with diverse, high-value projects.Competitive salary structure and performance-based incentives.Fast-growing business with vast opportunities for continuous professional development.Salary: Market Related, based on experience. How to ApplyPlease submit your resume via the contact box

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Job purpose: To lead all Manufacturing engineering, encompassing capital and process development projects, providing superior technical knowledge. Responsible for installation, maintenance and improvement of production lines, managing contractors and ensuring safety requirements are adhered to. Implement and manage continuous improvement principles and recommending changes in work practices and processes ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDesigns, implements and refines product development, testing and manufacturing processManages the engineering team and assigns tasksLeads in the development of new products, solutions and processesOversees project logistics and resource allocationStrives to improve efficiency and sustainability pf processes and product designs and to reduce wasteSecures the resources needed including researching and proposing capital investmentsCreates and oversees project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance requirementsCollaborates with other internal teams and forges and maintains relationships with suppliersDrives continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle time, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of of existing processes and remove wasteDevelops and maintains project plans and budgets to ensure delivery of milestones to agreed cost targets and timescalesEnsure KPI’s are met TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITEExpert level knowledge of sector technology and processesProject Management SkillsHealth and Safety and quality and environmental standardsExperience of new product introduction, rework design changes and upgrades through to productionData Analytic skills and experienceProficiency to present and display complex information to non-technical stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple projects, simultaneouslyExperience with computer aided design platformsKnowledge of the automotive / manufacturing industryBasic business and financial acumen with exposure to budgetingPeople management and understandingSafety first, LEAN and process mindsetSound systems knowledge, including sound knowledge of the full MS Office suiteKnowledge of spot and arc (assembly) Weldingknowledge of press and weld automotive robotics / Die MaintenanceUnderstanding manufacturing processes, engineering and technical information MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONMatricA relevant Engineering Tertiary Qualification EXPERIENCE8 - 10 years’ engineering experience in an automotive environment including 3 to 5 years in similar role / level Press, weld experience would be an advantage https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/E/Engineering-Manager-1195258-Job-Search-06-18-2025-02-00-15-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Job Responsibilities: Experience in manufacturing environment with quality laboratory systems within automotive industry.Must be able to use a measuring equipment, i.e., Microscope for weld pens and IMTE for measuring and testing, CMM for scanning of parts accuracyMust have ability to read and interpret customer drawings, understand customer specifications.Ability to compile test reports that meet the company and Customer specific reports to ensure our parts are passed, approved and accepted by our customers.Liaise with external suppliers regarding calibration of test and measuring equipment and maintain calibration register / schedule.To ensure that all gauges/measuring equipment are accounted for and calibrated as per the Gauge Pack System. This includes decommissioning of all obsolete gauges/ measuring equipment.To ensure that all gauges/measuring equipment is stored according to the company SOP /IATF 16949 requirements.To report any measuring equipment which is not stored accordingly to the department manager.To ensure all Checking fixtures/gauges are maintained accordingly, this includes cleaning and replacing missing items.Champions the inspection and testing of the products/services being procured and controlling laboratory consumables Sodium persulfate, sodium chloride, blades, discs, grinders, drills, stones, grease, oil, brake fluid, IMTE, etcMonthly report Product audits, Calibration status, functional testing, weld pen statusMaintain customer KPI regarding QPR, PPM, SSN, Downtime & Warranty.Actively involved in a monthly stock take.Metal pressing / Welding /Metal finishing / Coating /Moulding /Trim / Assemblies experienceSupport with Quality training regarding inspection sheets, CF WI and quality alert.Issue audit report to the supplier and follow up regarding any open items from the audit.Deliver Project Quality documentation as per milestones.Actively involved in SPTTs (Supplier Parts Tracking Team).Support SQT and external / internal suppliers to ensure product quality is achieved prior to delivery according to APQP / Customer requirements / VDA6.3 / IATF16949Support supplier quality issues and ensure the effective implementation of corresponding quality control measures.Support internal process & system audit and issue reports.Job Requirements: Grade 12 is compulsoryNational Diploma or Degree in Quality or Electro-MechanicalQualified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor (advantageous)Qualified IATF16949 internal and 3rd party Process Auditor (advantageous)At least 3 years relevant experienceComputer SkillsExposure to Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering systems within the automotive competent manufact https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/Q/Quality-Laboratory-Technician-1228198-Job-Search-12-10-2025-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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