Junior Estimator & Mechanical Engineer in Multi-Industry

APR Engineering; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Long-term employment

Job summary

APR Engineering in Queensland invites a motivated Junior Estimator & Mechanical Engineer to join our precision-driven team. You will contribute to quotations, cost estimates, and manufacturing planning, working closely with workshop staff and suppliers.

This full-time role offers hands-on development, exposure to diverse industries, and clear career progression in a locally owned engineering and manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar engineering or estimating role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel (experience with OPTO ERP is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Review customer enquiries, specifications and engineering drawings to prepare detailed quotations and cost estimates.
• Analyse labour, materials, machining requirements and production times.
• Work closely with the workshop team to develop practical manufacturing solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Monitor job profitability and report to management.
• Order materials and components for production.
• Prepare job packs and supporting documentation for the workshop.
• Assist with continuous improvement of estimating and quotation processes.

Skills

Estimating

Mechanical engineering

Analytical skills

Technical drawing interpretation

MS Excel

OPTO ERP

Project coordination

Quotations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OPTO ERP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

APR Engineering in Queensland invites a motivated Junior Estimator & Mechanical Engineer to join our precision-driven team. You will contribute to quotations, cost estimates, and manufacturing planning, working closely with workshop staff and suppliers.

This full-time role offers hands-on development, exposure to diverse industries, and clear career progression in a locally owned engineering and manufacturing company.