An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, investor-backed machining business in the heart of the West Midlands.
Everlinked is delighted to be partnering exclusively with an up-and-coming subcontract complex machining company based in Coventry. They produce highly technical, high-value components for Aerospace, Defence and Oil & Gas customers, and with strong investor backing and a growing order book, the business has genuine momentum and ambitious plans.
They are now looking for a proven, technically minded estimator to join the team and play a key role in their next phase of growth.
The role
You will be responsible for turning complex enquiries into accurate, competitive quotations, directly influencing the profitability and success of the business. This is a role for someone who truly understands machining, not just someone who can price from a template. You'll look at a complex component and see the process, the setups, the tooling, the risks and the true cost.
Key responsibilities
Review customer drawings, models and specifications and assess manufacturability
Produce accurate quotations based on a detailed understanding of machining processes, including cycle times, setups, fixturing, tooling, programming and inspection
Estimate complex multi-axis milling, turning, mill-turn and multi-operation components
Factor in materials, special processes, outside services, NDT and certification requirements
Work closely with programmers, production and quality teams, and review actual versus quoted performance
Identify technical risks and cost-saving opportunities early and communicate them clearly
Support management with commercial insight, pricing strategy and customer technical queries
Help refine and improve estimating methods and tools as the business scales
The ideal candidate
Proven track record as an estimator within a complex precision machining environment
Strong, hands-on knowledge of machining processes, ideally from a shop-floor, programming or process engineering background
Experience quoting technically demanding work for Aerospace, Defence and/or Oil & Gas
Comfortable with difficult materials such as t...
Estimator - CNC in Coventry employer: EVERLINKED
Join a well-established specialist manufacturing business that values your contributions and offers a supportive, close-knit team environment. With competitive salaries, a discretionary profit share, and a Monday to Thursday working week, this role provides a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth while making a tangible impact in the non-ferrous metals sector.
