Cost Engineer - Precision Machining & Quotation Strategy

Vivo Talent; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent is recruiting an experienced Cost Engineer for a precision engineering manufacturer in Gloucestershire/Tewkesbury. You will build accurate cost models for complex machined components and influence quotation strategies.

Working with Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams, you’ll develop manufacturing routes, estimate cycle times for CNC milling and turning, and identify cost-reduction opportunities to keep quotations competitive and profitable.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost engineering, estimating or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong CNC milling and turning knowledge.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Costing precision machined components from drawings and CAD models.
• Developing manufacturing routes and process plans.
• Estimating CNC milling and turning cycle times.
• Costing materials, tooling, fixtures and subcontract processes.
• Supporting quotation and bid activities.
• Identifying cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Reviewing designs for manufacturability (DFM).
• Collaborating with production and supply chain to validate costs and lead times.

Skills

Cost estimation

CNC milling

CNC turning

DFM

Materials knowledge

GD&T

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Vivo Talent is recruiting an experienced Cost Engineer for a precision engineering manufacturer in Gloucestershire/Tewkesbury. You will build accurate cost models for complex machined components and influence quotation strategies.

Working with Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams, you’ll develop manufacturing routes, estimate cycle times for CNC milling and turning, and identify cost-reduction opportunities to keep quotations competitive and profitable.