Estimating Engineer - senior opportunity for an Estimating Engineer in this precision engineering and fabrications company. You will play a key role in delivering accurate quotations and tender submissions. You'll determine manufacturing costs and lead times for customer RFQs, working closely with Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement and site teams to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially sound. You'll also act as a key commercial interface between the business and its customers.
Key responsibilities
- Estimate manufacturing and selling costs for CNC 3/4/5-axis milling and turning work packages
- Estimate manufacturing and selling costs for formed and sheet metal parts, including minor assembly where required
- Obtain material, bought-out items and treatment prices and lead times (working with suppliers and procurement)
- Select the best machine tools for parts and check capacity and routings
- Produce accurate costings aligned to customer requirements, quality expectations and delivery timescales
- Support the Bid/No Bid process and prioritise workload effectively
- Confidently read and assess engineering drawings; interpret 3D models using relevant viewers
- Prepare and submit quotes/tenders, ensuring bids are fully compliant with RFP requirements
- Update and maintain the bid register, using data to improve win rate and process performance
- Remain compliant with company processes and procedures; support continuous improvement
Essential skills & experience
- Proven experience in estimating/costing (essential)
- Background in aerospace or precision engineering (essential)
- Strong estimating knowledge across CNC milling/turning and sheet metal
- Experience working with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and CATIA
- Proactive, deadline-driven, excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management
This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience.
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Estimator employer: HR GO Recruitment
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding aerospace precision engineering company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on quality and innovation, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and organised working environment. As a CNC Setter/Operator, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in producing high-precision components while enjoying the benefits of working in a thriving industry.
