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Stainless Steel Designer and Cost Estimator

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

Job Summary

To translate client requirements into precise, fabrication-ready technical drawings and deliver accurate, competitive, and profitable cost estimates for stainless steel products, including commercial kitchen equipment, architectural railings, industrial tanks, and agro-processing machinery—while minimizing material waste and ensuring smooth workshop execution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Design & Engineering

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D fabrication drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or sketch up.
• Prepare flat patterns and nesting layouts for laser and plasma cutting.
• Select appropriate stainless steel grades (SS 304, SS 201).
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.

Costing & Estimation

• Conduct accurate Material Take-Offs (MTOs).
• Calculate full project costs including materials, consumables, labor, and overheads.
• Maintain supplier price databases.
• Prepare quotations in Kenyan Shillings (KSh).

Workshop Coordination & Quality Control

• Issue job cards and brief workshop teams.
• Conduct site visits and verify measurements.
• Inspect finished products against approved drawings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with CAD software.
• Strong understanding of stainless steel fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with Kenyan fabrication standards.

• Develop detailed 2D and 3D fabrication drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or sketch up.
• Prepare flat patterns and nesting layouts for laser and plasma cutting.
• Select appropriate stainless steel grades (SS 304, SS 201).
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Conduct accurate Material Take-Offs (MTOs).
• Calculate full project costs including materials, consumables, labor, and overheads.
• Maintain supplier price databases.
• Prepare quotations in Kenyan Shillings (KSh).
• Issue job cards and brief workshop teams.
• Conduct site visits and verify measurements.
• Inspect finished products against approved drawings.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with CAD software.
• Strong understanding of stainless steel fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with Kenyan fabrication standards.

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.