Estimating Engineer

Estimating Engineer

£40,000 - £55,000

Mon - Thurs 0700 to 1630 & Fri 0700 to 1100

Bishops Stortford

Permanent

Client Overview:

The client is a leading Components and Manufacturing company, who specialise in Aviation.

Role Overview:

• To play a key role in the submission of quotations and tenders on behalf of the company.
• To determine the manufacturing cost of parts within quotation requests coming into the business.
• You will estimate the costs and timescales for completion, and work closely with site managers, purchasing and engineers to ensure accuracy of bids.
• You will also be acting as a commercial interface between the Company and its customers.

Responsibilities:

• To estimate the manufacturing and sale cost of CNC 3, 4, 5 Axis Milling and Turning work packages.
• Obtain material, bought out and treatment prices and lead-times.
• Determine the best machine tool for the parts and checking capacity.
• Produce accurate costing estimates in response to customers’ requirements.
• Understand the Bid/No Bid process to prioritise workload.
• Read and assess engineering drawings confidently, be able to interpret MODELS using various viewers.
• Ensure that Customer expectations are met and exceeded and identify areas for improvement.
• Preparation of quotes and submitting them. Putting a compliant bid together as instructed in the RFPs.
• Liaise with internal colleagues and subject matter experts regarding set-up, routings, and other technical aspects.
• Perform any other duties within your capabilities as required by the Company.
• Stay compliant to company processes and procedures.
• Update the bid register and use data to improve success.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Estimating manufacturing times within CNC milling in 3,4,5-axis / CNC Turning / and minor Assembly.
• Previous experience in estimating and costing is essential.
• Experience within an aerospace, or precision engineering environment is essential.
• Experience working with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel.
• Ability to obtain material, AGS and treatment quotations, and working with suppliers and procurement to secure long term pricing.
• Prior CNC Milling and Turning experience.
• Proactive, with an ability to work to deadlines is essential.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs, particularly Excel and CATIA.
• Must be capable of producing work to a high standard.