Magellan Aerospace Limited
Spares Estimating Engineer
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Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace, Regional Office has an exciting opportunity for a Spares Estimating Engineer.
Full time permanent position
39 hours per week
Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
As Spares Estimating Engineer, the successful incumbent will manage the sales estimating and bid preparation activities for the Operating Division in conjunction with the Commercial Team. In line with the diversification and strategic direction of the business across the value streams.
Perks And Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work-life balance
- Help@Hand; a digital platform providing remote GP access, Physiotherapy, Mental Health support, Lifestyle Coaching, Saving & Discounts and more
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance-related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
- 25% off local gym membership
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and compilation of bids for new business in response to requests for proposals for Spares and AOG items, ensuring this is completed accurately to required timelines.
- Liaise with Engineering, Finance, and Purchasing teams to prepare robust proposals for customers which will maximize profitability.
- Assist in the development of best practice estimating processes such as standard cost modelling.
- Present bids to customers explaining costing principles.
- Working in conjunction with the Operating Division’s management team, identify and develop new business opportunities from existing customers.
- Contribute to the development of long and short-term business through developing relations with various customers.
- Participate in commercial activities on behalf of the Operating Division, through contract preparation, liaising with Group Commercial Team.
- Conduct customer visits and reviews and develop long-term relationships with key customers.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret market intelligence and customer feedback on bids tracking successful vs unsuccessful, and recommend strategies which will enable the conversion of unsuccessful bids to secured new business opportunities in future.
- Maintain all relevant data in SAP.
- Support the Business Development meeting regime to discuss opportunities, progress, and future direction.
- Review sales and estimating activities on a regular basis with the Management Team.
- Work with a minimum amount of supervision and maintain a good level of productivity.
- Positively support teamwork and circulation of experience.
- Work in a safe manner in compliance with company Health & Safety policy. Report and log Health & Safety incidents that occur.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by management in support of the business.
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Position Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English.
- Demonstrable continuous professional development.
- Considerable experience in the aerospace manufacturing, engineering, and related industries.
- Experience within the aerospace industry. Understanding approvals, materials, processes, etc.
Desirable Criteria:
- Demonstratable working knowledge of Tooling and manufacturing desirable.
- Formal management qualifications or certificates.
- Experience in quotation build-up and preparing estimates desirable.
Key Competencies:
- Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Knowledge of EFACS desirable but not essential.
Other Skills/Abilities
Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Can read technical drawings and interrogate 3D models.
- Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
- Relationship management.
- Timely preparation of quotes to customers, at appropriate prices to secure new business.
- Must possess first-class communication skills and be able to negotiate effectively with customers to secure new business opportunities.
Abilities:
- Ability to organize own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team while using own initiative to make autonomous decisions.
- Ability to motivate other employees and drive towards objective completion.
- Ability to work to customer-defined deadlines.
Personal Attributes:
- To have Integrity.
- Respectful to others.
- Creative in finding ways to do things better.
- Act ethically in all you do.
- Collaborate well with others.
- Has a flexible attitude towards the role.
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About Us
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence, and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996, deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.
At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!
Note
Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan reserves the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.
Confidentiality
Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.
Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material, therefore, may be subject to change.
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