Beagle Aircraft
Estimator Engineer
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Estimator Engineer
Join Our Commercial & Engineering Team
At Beagle Aircraft, we're proud to manufacture precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Estimator Engineer to join our Commercial team and play a key role in securing exciting new aerospace projects.
This is more than just a costing role. You'll work at the heart of the business, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial teams to develop accurate, competitive quotations that help win new business while ensuring profitable project delivery.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges, analysing manufacturing methods, and influencing commercial decisions, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a growing aerospace manufacturer.
The Role
As an Estimator Engineer, you'll:
- Assess customer enquiries, review engineering drawings, and manufacturing requirements, and prepare detailed cost estimates for complex aerospace components and assemblies.
- Be involved from the earliest stages of customer enquiries, helping shape manufacturing strategies, identify risks, and provide commercially competitive quotations that support the continued growth of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for aerospace components and assemblies.
- Analyse engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to determine manufacturing methods and costs.
- Estimate labour hours, material requirements, tooling costs, and subcontract operations.
- Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), assemblies, and manufacturing routes to produce competitive quotations.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Key Account Managers to develop pricing strategies and ensure commercial viability.
- Identify manufacturing risks, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
- Support bid submissions, customer enquiries, and post-bid reviews.
- Maintain estimating databases, historical costing information, and pricing tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Birthday leave
- Long service awards
- Free onsite parking
- Free tea & coffee
- Career development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
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About You
We're looking for someone who combines a strong engineering background with commercial awareness and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You’ll ideally have:
- At least 2 years' experience in an Estimating, Cost Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role within aerospace, defence, automotive, or precision engineering.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, composites, or aerospace assembly.
- Knowledge of labour costing, material pricing, and tooling estimation.
- Experience using CAD software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Syspro would be advantageous.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
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