Estimating Engineer
About The Position
Dark Threat Fabrication LLC is a family-owned precision metal fabrication and engineering company located in Heber Springs, AR. We have state-of-the-art equipment, software, and an amazing team dedicated to producing high-quality parts in small or large quantities. We offer a range of services including Tube Laser, CNC Milling, Fiber Laser Cutting, Brake Press Forming, Engineering, Design, Powder coating, and Welding. We are ISO 9001:2015 Certified. This is a quoting/cost-estimating role, not a CAD design role. The Estimating Engineer builds accurate, competitive quotes for custom metal fabrication and powder coating jobs — reading customer prints, pricing the work, and aligning every quote with manufacturability and production capacity.
Requirements
- Computer / CAD skills preferably 3D.
- Trade/technical school with print-reading ability, OR 2–4 years hands-on experience in metal fabrication, machining, welding, or estimating — no four-year engineering degree required.
- Ability to read mechanical/fabrication drawings, including basic GD&T, weld symbols, and tolerances.
- Familiarity with laser cutting, press brake forming, welding (MIG/TIG), and powder coating.
- Comfortable with computers and quoting/ERP software; Fulcrum Pro a plus.
- Strong basic math skills and attention to detail; clear customer-facing communication.
- Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62), or otherwise authorized under export control regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Fulcrum Pro a plus.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret customer-supplied prints, drawings, and RFQ specifications.
- Build cost estimates covering material, laser time, press brake, welding labor, machining, outside processing, and powder coating.
- Prepare and issue quotes through Fulcrum Pro, including pricing, lead time, and terms.
- Utilize Paperless Parts and other quoting software as needed.
- Work with production and shop leads to confirm manufacturability, capacity, and lead times before a quote goes out.
- Maintain pricing standards, rate sheets, and historical job cost data.
- Follow up with sales/customers on open quotes; track win/loss.
- Flag any RFQ involving ITAR/export-controlled technical data per company policy.
Benefits
- 4 Day Work Week
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
