Sheet Metal Product Design and Estimation

**We're Hiring Product Manager - Product Design and Estimation Specialist**

The role involves designing innovative sheet metal products while ensuring cost-effectiveness and feasibility through accurate estimation techniques.

**Responsibilities**:
**1. Product Design**:

- Utilize CAD software to design sheet metal products according to client specifications and project requirements.
- Develop detailed technical drawings, including dimensions, materials, and assembly instructions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and manufacturing requirements.
- Continuously evaluate and improve product designs for efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

**2. Material Estimation**:

- Analyze project specifications and design requirements to determine material needs for sheet metal fabrication.
- Conduct material take-offs and quantify required quantities of various metals, such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Research and evaluate material suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery.Estimate material costs accurately, considering factors such as waste, scrap, and market fluctuations.

**3. Labor Estimation**:

- Break down product designs into manufacturing processes and operations.
- Estimate labor hours required for each process, including cutting, bending, welding, and finishing.
- Consider factors affecting labor efficiency, such as equipment capabilities, skill levels, and production schedules.
- Collaborate with production managers and engineers to refine labor estimates based on practical considerations and past performance data.

**4. Cost Analysis and Pricing**:

- Compile material and labor cost estimates to calculate the total production cost for each sheet metal product.
- Analyze cost breakdowns to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering.
- Develop pricing strategies that align with market trends, competitor pricing, and company profitability goals.
- Present cost analysis and pricing recommendations to management and sales teams for decision-making.

**5. Documentation and Reporting**:

- Maintain accurate records of product designs, material specifications, and cost estimates.Generate reports summarizing project costs, profitability, and variance analysis.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment on project requirements and cost expectations.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience in sheet metal product design and estimation, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and presentation.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of industry standards, materials, and fabrication processes related to sheet metal manufacturing. Join our team and contribute your expertise to the design and estimation of innovative sheet metal products that meet the needs of our clients while maximizing efficiency and profitability.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

**Experience**:

- Sheet Metal Design: 3 years (preferred)
- Metal fabrication: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person