Elevation Recruitment Group
Estimation Engineer
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Estimating Engineer
Location: Ayrshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent, Full Time
A well-established precision engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint an Estimating Engineer to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong machining or manufacturing engineering background who enjoys working closely with engineering, production, and procurement to deliver accurate technical quotations.
The role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to move into estimating, or a skilled machinist ready to develop a career within a commercial environment.
The Role
As an Estimating Engineer, you will be responsible for preparing accurate quotations for complex machined components and assemblies, ensuring manufacturing methods are commercially viable and technically robust.
Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will evaluate customer enquiries, determine the most efficient manufacturing routes, and support the delivery of competitive, high-quality proposals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate quotations from customer drawings and technical specifications.
- Create and maintain bills of materials and product structures within the ERP system.
- Develop manufacturing routings, estimating machining times, material requirements, and production costs.
- Assess make versus buy decisions in collaboration with procurement.
- Source quotations from subcontract suppliers for specialist processes including welding, coating, and EDM.
- Liaise with suppliers to establish the most effective manufacturing methods and lead times.
- Populate and maintain costing and routing information within the ERP system.
- Participate in contract reviews to ensure technical capability and specification compliance.
- Support continuous improvement of estimating and quotation processes.
- Ensure customer quotation deadlines are consistently achieved.
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About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Previous experience within manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or estimating.
- Alternatively, a machining background with the ambition to move into a technical commercial role.
- The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
- A good understanding of machining processes and manufacturing methods.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
If you have a strong manufacturing background and are looking to combine your technical knowledge with commercial responsibility, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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