Jobs in Bay Pines, FL

FK Instrument is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for evaluating customer RFQs, developing efficient manufacturing plans, and preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for precision machined components.

You’ll play a critical role in securing new business while ensuring projects are quoted profitably and aligned with our shop capabilities. This position works closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Review customer RFQs, blueprints, and 3D CAD models to assess manufacturability and define project scope
• Develop efficient manufacturing process plans, including operation sequencing
• Estimate setup times, cycle times, labor, and machine utilization using CAM software and historical data
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, machine time, tooling, outside services, and overhead
• Source pricing for raw materials and subcontracted services (heat treating, plating, grinding, finishing, etc.)
• Identify manufacturing risks (tight tolerances, complex geometries, difficult materials) and incorporate into estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure alignment with shop capabilities and capacity
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Track awarded jobs by comparing estimated vs. actual costs and lead times to improve accuracy
• Monitor and analyze KPIs such as quote turnaround time and win rates to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records of quotes while ensuring confidentiality of customer and company data

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (setup and/or programming)
• Experience with ERP/estimating systems and CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam)
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T with a high level of accuracy
• Experience factoring in material lead times, supply chain constraints, and cost fluctuations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple quotes under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screening required

Why FK Instrument

• Growing company with strong investment and opportunity for impact
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Work on complex, high-precision components across industries
• Opportunity to directly influence business growth and success

FK Instrument Co, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Role – Technical Writer (Engineering)

Salary – $75,000+ per annum

Type – Full-time, Permanent

Location – St. Petersburg, FL

A leading manufacturer of automated packaging equipment is looking to hire a technically capable Technical Writerto support the creation and management of machine documentation. This role is ideal for someone with an engineering or manufacturing background who can confidently interpret technical information and produce clear, structured documentation for both internal teams and end users.

The Technical Writer will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure all manuals and supporting materials accurately reflect machine design, operation, and maintenance requirements.

The Technical Writer will have the following attributes:

• Degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, Industrial Technology, or a related field; alternatively, equivalent hands-on experience within manufacturing or technical documentation.
• Experience producing documentation within an industrial or machinery-based environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
• Clear written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
• Spanish language skills are beneficial but not essential.

The Technical Writer's role will involve:

• Producing and maintaining machine manuals covering installation, operation, and servicing.
• Generating parts lists and structured technical content from engineering documentation.
• Supporting internal departments with work instructions and procedural documentation.
• Updating materials to reflect product changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Spending time on the production floor to review equipment and validate documentation accuracy.

For more information about this Technical Writer opportunity, please apply, or email Jack Smillie at for further details.

Many thanks,

Premier Group

About the Role

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to help build and maintain the backend services and API’s that power our proprietary AI SaaS CRM and LMS platforms.

You will work directly with our CTO, collaborate with the engineering team, and partner closely with our Product Manager to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems.

Our backend services are built primarily with:

• NestJS (TypeScript)
• Python
• Deployed across multiple AWS environments

This is a hands-on backend engineering role focused on API development, cloud deployment, distributed systems, and production-grade reliability.The role has meaningful ownership - not just ticket execution.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with the CTO on backend design and implementation decisions
• Partner closely with a Product Manager on sprint planning, backlog grooming, translating product requirements into technical solutions, and prioritizing customer-impacting improvements
• Design, build, and maintain backend API services using NestJS (TypeScript)
• Build and support backend services in Python
• Develop and maintain production-grade RESTful APIs
• Contribute to multi-environment deployments across AWS
• Use Terraform to manage our IAC
• Work with CI/CD workflows and structured deployment procedures
• Follow and contribute to engineering documentation including development guidelines, environment configuration standards, security practices, and versioning and changelog management
• Implement and support asynchronous and event-driven systems
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards
• Debug and resolve production issues across distributed cloud environments

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience with NestJS
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Experience deploying and maintaining applications in AWS
• Familiarity with multi-environment deployments (dev, staging,UAT, production)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized workflows
• Experience working in GitHub-based workflows in a collaborative environment (pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and issue tracking)
• Comfortable working in an agile environment with JIRA and Monday
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience building SaaS or multi-tenant platforms

Nice to Have / Strong Plus

• Familiarity with C# & C++
• Experience with Dentrix, OpenDental, or other dental integration PMS’s
• Experience building a greenfield SaaS or B2B software
• Experience with building on a Healthcare platform
• Familiarity with AI-enabled products or LLM integrations
• Experience with Redis or caching strategies
• Experience integrating third-party APIs

Why This Role Is Different

• Direct collaboration with the CTO on backend system design
• Close partnership with Product Management
• Opportunity to help shape a modern, AI SaaS platform for the healthcare industry