Commercial Estimating Engineer

Oxford Engineering Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company located in Oxford is seeking a motivated engineer to evaluate customer enquiries and estimate manufacturing costs for machined components. This role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Responsibilities include managing contracts, providing support to customers, and contributing to improvements in quality and delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in a machining company is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained engineer or similar discipline.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer enquiry requirements for machined components.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and produce quotes accurately.
• Liaise with customers for contractual management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Understanding engineering drawings

IT literacy

Communication skills

Continuous Improvement techniques

Education

Apprentice trained engineer or similar discipline

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer enquiry requirements for machined components and assemblies.
• To estimate manufacturing costs, and produce quotes accurately within a timely manner.
• Liaise with customers technically as required and take ownership of contractual management and completion.
• Complete contract review obligations to the highest standard; aim at “right first time”.
• Produce optimum method and estimates from drawings or digitally provided data, capture all relevant information and provide clear narratives where required, within the allocated timeframe
• Project manage new business, generate project plan and necessary documentation
• Create clear and concise quotes and submits quotes for review prior to submission
• Complete & conduct quick load as a priority for a new orders, make sure all information including materials and specifications is captured prior to performing
• Complete & conduct contract review – adopt a critical approach
• Negotiate raw materials and purchase as required, liaise with suppliers and obtain new suppliers for outwork processes
• Provide technical support, methods, tooling and project management
• Monitor contract profitability and review with production/supply chain where appropriate in terms of price increases. Improve profitability by process improvement / cost reduction wherever possible
• To be proactive in continuous improvement ideas on product Quality and Delivery and reduce Cost
• Ensure customers are kept informed as required
• Ensure all company conduct, safety and quality procedures are rigidly followed
• Work in an orderly manner, ensuring excellent housekeeping
• Work as a team covering and supporting advising best practice as required. Carry out any other duties that may be requested from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Apprentice trained engineer or similar discipline.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and information.
• Can – do attitude with a flexible approach, strong work ethics essential.
• Experience in a sub-contract machining company would be advantageous.
• Good communicator at all levels both verbal and written.
• Good level of IT literacy.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques would be advantageous.
• Experience as an account manager in an engineering company would be advantageous.

You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team. Management is very open and accessible and team leaders/managers will assist with any problems. The shop floor is well structured, organised and professional.