Estimating Engineer

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Job Description

About Us:

Based in Bromborough, my client is a fast-growing manufacturer, supplying carbon/glass fibre composite parts and assemblies to some of the world's leading aircraft and aero engine producers. Operating across three distinct product groups namely commercial, defence and business jet products, this role is an opportunity to join a team putting the final additions to our highly technical products.

The manufacturing facility houses some of the most advanced machining technology in Europe such as a multi axis NDT robotic machine, automated material cutting machine and multi axis CNC machining centres. My client has positioned itself and is recognised as one of the world's leading suppliers in composites and supports the business strategy of continuous growth and technical innovation.

With an orderbook extending out into the next decade, we are looking for new colleagues to join our thriving company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process customer enquiries in accordance with the Enquiry/Quotation Procedure and the customers' instructions, with regard to any deadlines
• Access the requirements of customer enquiries and consult the engineering, production, purchasing and finance departments as appropriate to assess the implications for capability, production capacity, manufacturing methods, engineering resource, project management, make-vs-buy, capital investment etc.
• Determine whether to bid.
• Where bids are submitted, estimate man-hours required and ensure competitive quotes are obtained for all 'bought-outs'. Compile accurate cost analysis and produce profitability statements for all quotations.
• Undertake make-vs-buy analysis where appropriate.
• Construct and submit quotations and proposals, where appropriate, follow up and secure orders
• Ensure that the enquiry/quotation database is kept up to date with all relevant information so as to maintain the integrity of the data

Training Requirements:

• Minimum HNC level, or similar Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Competent use of MS Project & MS Office Essential
• Composites and/or Aerospace background Desirable

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person