Precision Manufacturing Estimator (CNC/Engineering)

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Estimator to join a fast-growing engineering business in Northampton. This role involves evaluating customer requirements, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring accurate quotations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining and the opportunity for career growth with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and 25 days holiday. This permanent position offers a balance between work-life and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career Growth with training and development

Qualifications

• Strong background performing CNC Machining duties, ideally looking to step into an office-based role.
• CNC Programming experience would be preferable.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Confident reading complex drawings with solid GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, highlighting potential challenges.
• Creating accurate manufacturing routes within ERP system.
• Collaborating with production engineering and operations for process alignment.
• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating tools and data.
• Ensuring smooth handover from quote to production.

Skills

CNC Machining

CNC Programming

Reading complex drawings

Computer skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

A specialized engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Engineering Estimator to join a fast-growing engineering business in Northampton. This role involves evaluating customer requirements, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring accurate quotations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in CNC machining and the opportunity for career growth with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and 25 days holiday. This permanent position offers a balance between work-life and professional development.