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Estimating Engineer

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer, are recruiting an Estimating Engineer to join their growing team in Hinckley. This role will work closely with Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and NPI teams to provide accurate quotations, cost estimates, and manufacturing plans that support business growth and profitability.

 Key Responsibilities 

Provide accurate interpretation of customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements throughout the quotation process.
Produce detailed manufacturing cost estimates for machined components and complex pipe and tube assemblies, generating the bill of materials required for customer quotations.
Create detailed manufacturing and production process sheets, ensuring all required operations are included and compliant with customer contract requirements.
Manage daily communication with internal departments, customers, material suppliers and external service providers to obtain up-to-date information and resolve technical or commercial queries.
Assess product performance through margin analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Work collaboratively with Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Epicor teams to develop and improve the quotation process, ensuring accurate and efficient quote generation.
Support the preparation of commercial proposals.
Liaise directly with customers to support quotation close-out activities and secure new business opportunities.
Support the New Product Introduction (NPI) team with the successful implementation of awarded projects through the clients Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process.
 Experience & Qualifications 

Essential

Proven experience within an aerospace engineering environment, particularly fabrication and presswork.
Strong understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and complex bills of materials (BOMs).
Experience producing manufacturing cost estimates and quotations.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable

Experience working with aerospace OEM and Tier 1 customers.
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication and assembly.
Experience supporting NPI and product introduction activities.
 Benefits 

Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and service days
Life Assurance
Company Uniform
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
On-site parking
 Working Hours 

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

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