Estimator - CNC

Amytyndall; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace precision engineering company in the UK is seeking an Estimator/Engineer. This entry-level role involves preparing bids for military and aerospace parts, requiring estimating experience and knowledge of CNC machining. Candidates must be proficient in Excel and MS Office, and strong business relationship skills are essential. This position offers the chance to contribute to a successful estimating team in a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision engineering environment, ideally aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience as an estimator or cost engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to RFQs by collating information and costs for bids and quotes.
• Estimate various machining processes and collaborate with different departments.
• Build relationships for securing profitable work.

Skills

Estimating experience

CNC machining knowledge

Proficiency in Excel and MS Office

Job description

Overview

Estimator/Engineer - Do you have estimating experience and a background in CNC machining? This is an opportunity to work as part of the estimating team in a large, successful aerospace precision engineering company creating and submitting quotations and tender bids on complex military and aerospace parts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to RFQs by collating information and costs on materials and treatments to prepare bids and quotes and to agree contracts.
• Estimate 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining, fabrication and sub-assembly; work with various areas of the business to understand technical challenges, capacity, lead times and materials availability.
• Build strong business relationships to secure a wide range of profitable work for the company.
• Use knowledge of CNC machining / precision engineering, materials and processes alongside estimating experience to improve efficiency and act as a commercial link between customers and the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision engineering environment (ideally aerospace manufacturing), ideally with experience as an estimator or cost engineer.
• Proficiency with Excel / Access and MS Office programs is essential.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction
• Job status: Permanent role; salary dependant on experience
• Full job specification available. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting the Aerospace Industry. We aim to respond to all applications.