Estimating Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Tech Connect Group
On behalf of our client, an established aerospace tier 1 manufacturer, we’re seeking a meticulous and experienced Estimating Engineer to join their Business Development team in Farnborough. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, this role involves quoting and planning work into the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translation of Customer Drawings and Specifications: Provide accurate interpretation within the quotation process.
- Manufacturing Cost Estimates: Prepare detailed cost estimates for machined components and complex pipe assemblies, including the bill of materials required for customer quotations.
- Production/Manufacturing Process Sheets: Create detailed sheets ensuring all processes are included and comply with customer contract requirements.
- Communication: Manage daily calls or meetings with internal departments, customers, raw material suppliers, and service providers to ensure up-to-date information is communicated within the wider team.
- Product Performance Assessment: Conduct margin analysis and explore cost reduction opportunities.
- Quoting Module Development: Collaborate with the Commercial Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Epicor Teams to enhance the quoting module for accurate and user-friendly quote generation.
- Commercial Proposals Preparation: Work with team members across various UK and International sites.
- Customer Liaison: Engage with customers to close out and secure quoted work.
Qualifications:
- Proven estimating experience within aerospace engineering.
- Strong understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and complex BOMs.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel and other Microsoft Office packages, with ERP experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Life assurance cover
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday plus BH
- On-site parking
Shift:
- Days: Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 16:30, Friday 7:30 to 12:30.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 953
- Job ID:
- 222009318
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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