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Commercial Estimating Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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Job Description

Commercial Estimating Engineer

£55,000 - £60,000

Location - Abingdon

Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30 - Friday: 08:00-15:30

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Evaluate customer enquiry requirements for machined components and assemblies.

To estimate manufacturing costs, and produce quotes accurately within a timely manner.

Liaise with customers technically as required and take ownership of contracts and manage to completion.

Complete contract review obligations to the highest standard; aim at "right first time".

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce optimum method and estimates from drawings or digitally provided data, capture all relevant information and provide clear narratives where required, within the allocated timeframe 

Project manage new business, generate project plan and necessary documentation 

Create clear and concise quotes and submits quotes for review prior to submission 

Complete & conduct quick load as a priority for a new orders, make sure all information including materials and specifications is captured prior to performing 

Complete & conduct contract review - adopt a critical approach 

Negotiate raw materials and purchase as required, liaise with suppliers and obtain new suppliers for outwork processes 

Provide technical support, methods, tooling and project management
 
Monitor contract profitability and review with production/supply chain where appropriate in terms of price increases. Improve profitability by process improvement / cost reduction wherever possible 

To be proactive in continuous improvement ideas on product Quality and Delivery and reduce Cost 

Ensure customers are kept informed as required 

Ensure all company conduct, safety and quality procedures are rigidly followed 

Work in an orderly manner, ensuring excellent housekeeping 

Work as a team covering and supporting advising best practice as required. Carry out any other duties that may be requested from time to time 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Apprentice trained engineer or similar discipline,
Strong background in mechanical engineering,
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and information.
Can - do attitude with a flexible approach, strong work ethics essential,
Experience in a sub-contract machining company would be advantageous,
Good communicator at all levels both verbal and written.
Good level of IT literacy,
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques would be advantageous,
Experience as an account manager in an engineering company would be advantageous, 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team.

Management is very open and accessible and team leaders/managers will assist with any problems. The shop floor is well structured, organised and professional.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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