Entech Technical Solutions
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Engineering Estimator | CNC Machining | Precision Engineering
£45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Woking, Surrey
Permanent
Are you an engineer with experience of CNC machining, precision engineering or manufacturing looking to move into a commercial role? Or are you already working as an Engineering Estimator looking for your next challenge?
Our client is a well-established, highly respected precision engineering manufacturer supplying complex machined components to customers across a range of demanding industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Engineering Estimator to join their Machine Shop team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business offering long-term career prospects, an attractive bonus scheme and genuine opportunities for progression.
The Role
Working closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales, you'll be responsible for producing accurate quotations for subcontract machining work and supporting customers throughout the quotation process.
Your responsibilities will include:
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- Preparing quotations from engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications
- Reviewing manufacturing methods and machining routes
- Calculating manufacturing costs and margins
- Working closely with Purchasing and Production to obtain accurate costing information
- Assessing Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
- Supporting order processing through the ERP system
- Liaising with customers regarding technical queries, lead times and delivery dates
- Supporting the successful conversion of quotations into customer orders
We're looking for people with experience in areas such as:
- Engineering Estimating
- CNC Machining
- Precision Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Machine Shop Engineering
- Cost Estimating
- Quotations
- Engineering Sales Support
- Engineering Business Development
You'll ideally have:
- A mechanical or manufacturing engineering background
- Experience reading engineering drawings
- Knowledge of CNC machining processes
- Commercial awareness
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- ERP/MRP system experience would be advantageous
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Whether you've gained your experience through an apprenticeship, formal engineering qualifications or years spent in manufacturing, we'd be keen to hear from you.
What's on Offer
- Salary around £45,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus (typically around £5,000 per annum)
- Permanent position
- Monday-Friday working hours
- Pension scheme
- 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing training and career development
- Excellent on-site facilities
- Free parking
Would also suit people with backgrounds in the following areas; Engineering Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, CNC, CNC Machining, Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Quotations Engineer, Cost Estimator, Costing Engineer, Machine Shop, CNC Programmer, CNC Manufacturing, Engineering Drawings, CAD Drawings, Machining, ERP, MRP, Engineering Sales, Subcontract Manufacturing.
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