Junior Estimation Executive - Manufacturing Sheetmetal

Client of Creative HR Consultancy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Junior Estimation Executive to join their team. This role involves analyzing project documentation, preparing cost estimations, and ensuring prototypes meet budgetary constraints. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience in the sheetmetal industry. The position offers an opportunity to work independently while contributing to innovative projects in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sheetmetal manufacturing.
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing plans and project documentation to estimate costs.
• Preparing costing and estimation for prototypes and production.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating material requisitions.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Projects

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Junior Estimation Executive

Employer Industry: Manufacturing (Sheetmetal)

Work location: Ajman, UAE

Salary: as per industry norms

Experience: Minimum 2 years of manufacturing (Sheetmetal) experience in the UAE.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Only candidates who are currently available in UAE and can join immediately (within 5 days maximum) will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Good understanding of techniques, methodology, and sequence of works; managerial experience preferred.
• Analyzing plans, bills of quantities, and other project documentation to estimate costs of prototypes and production.
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors by coordinating with the Purchaser.
• Preparing costing and estimation for all prototypes and production.
• Materials and components planning for all factory production.
• Ensuring prototypes meet the estimated costs.
• Preparing costing sheets as per requirements.
• Allocating job numbers on job cards created in ERP.
• Updating material requisitions in ERP.
• Maintaining costing sheet logbooks for accurate records.
• Verifying estimation processes through record maintenance.

Key Skills

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Projects, and MS Office.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related specialization.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sheetmetal manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with the UAE market.
• Practical experience with purchasing software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Effective research and networking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.