Technical Sales & Estimation Engineer – Sheet Metal & Machined Components

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Company: Bhim Industries Private Limited

Department: Sales / Estimation

Experience: 2–6 years

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related field

About the Role

We are looking for a technically strong Technical Sales & Estimation Engineer who can act as a bridge between our customers and manufacturing team.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of AutoCAD design skills, engineering drawing interpretation, manufacturing process knowledge, costing/estimation ability and customer communication skills.

The person will be responsible for studying customer RFQs and drawings, developing/ modifying components in AutoCAD where required, determining the manufacturing process, calculating product cost and preparing competitive quotations.

Key Responsibilities

1. RFQ & Drawing Analysis

- Study customer RFQs, drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
- Understand dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and surface-finish requirements.
- Identify technical discrepancies, missing information and potential manufacturing issues.
- Communicate with customers for technical clarifications whenever required.
- Evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing components using available processes and machinery.

1. CAD & Technical Design

- Create and modify 2D sheet metal drawings using AutoCAD.
- Prepare manufacturing/fabrication drawings and sketches where required.
- Prepare BOMs and material take-offs from customer drawings.
- Develop sheet metal components considering manufacturability, bending, welding and assembly requirements.
- Suggest design modifications or value-engineering opportunities to reduce manufacturing cost.

1. Costing & Estimation

Prepare detailed product costing based on:
- Raw material requirements and material utilization
- Laser cutting / shearing
- Press shop / stamping
- Bending
- Drilling / tapping
- CNC turning
- VMC machining




- Welding and fabrication
- Assembly
- Tooling / dies
- Labour and machine costs
- Inspection
- Powder coating
- Hot-dip galvanizing
- Other surface treatments
- Packing and other applicable costs

Prepare accurate and competitive quotations based on customer requirements and company costing standards.
1. Technical Sales Support

- Work closely with the Sales team to respond to customer enquiries and RFQs.
- Provide technical support during customer discussions.
- Explain manufacturing feasibility, costing assumptions and technical limitations.
- Follow up on submitted quotations and obtain customer feedback.
- Maintain quotation records and track RFQ status.
- Revise quotations based on customer requirements and drawing revisions.
- Support business development by identifying opportunities for additional products/processes.

Required Technical Skills

Mandatory:

- Positive working knowledge of AutoCAD 2D
- Strong engineering drawing reading ability
- Good knowledge of sheet metal fabrication
- Product costing and quotation preparation
- Valuable knowledge of MS Excel
- Knowledge of metals and material grades
- Understanding of manufacturing processes

Preferred:

- Experience in sheet metal manufacturing / fabrication / stamping
- Knowledge of CNC machining
- Knowledge of welding and fabrication
- Knowledge of powder coating and hot-dip galvanizing
- Knowledge of GD&T;
- Experience dealing with industrial/OEM customers
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD software

Manufacturing Knowledge Expected The candidate should preferably have practical knowledge of several of the following:



Laser Cutting | Shearing | Pressing | Stamping | CNC Bending | Drilling | Tapping | CNC Turning | VMC | MIG Welding | Fabrication | Assembly | Tooling | Powder Coating | Hot-Dip Galvanizing

Key Performance Indicators The candidate will be evaluated on:

- Accuracy of quotations
- Turnaround time for RFQs
- Accuracy of material calculations
- Costing accuracy
- Number and value of quotations generated
- RFQ-to-order conversion
- Response time to customer enquiries
- Reduction in costing/quotation errors
- Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Customer communication and follow-up

Education & Experience Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

2–6 years of relevant experience in sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing, costing, estimation, technical sales or a similar role is preferred.

Candidates with strong practical manufacturing knowledge and excellent AutoCAD/costing skills may also be considered.

Important

This is not a conventional sales position. We are specifically looking for a technically competent person who can understand a customer's drawing, determine how the component should be manufactured, calculate its cost and confidently communicate with the customer.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance

Application Question(s):
- How many years of professional experience do you have in sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing, estimation/costing, or technical sales?
- Are you comfortable reading engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and surface-finish requirements?
- Do you have experience preparing quotations/cost estimates for manufactured components based on engineering drawings?
- Do you have experience costing surface treatments such as powder coating, galvanizing, plating, etc.?

Experience:
- AutoCAD: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Technical Sales and Estimation Engineer - Sheet Metal (Vadodara)
🏢 Bhim Auto Parts Mfg
📍 Vadodara