Cost Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Exeter is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to analyze pricing strategies and manage the cost estimating process. Ideal candidates will have experience reading CAD designs and a strong technical mindset. Responsibilities include coordinating cost analysis, working with various departments, and identifying cost reduction opportunities. The role offers company pension, on-site canteen, and a structured work schedule.

Benefits

Company Pension

Staff canteen on site

Qualifications

• Experience in Cost Estimating in a Mechanical Engineering environment.
• Ability to analyse pricing strategies for new products.
• Strong numeracy and ability to manage numerical information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete the cost estimating process accurately and on time.
• Work closely with project management and sales to ensure RFQ completion.
• Track actual costs against budget and report discrepancies.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Reading 3D CAD Drawings

Analytical Skills

Statistics

Technical Mindset

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Cost Estimator

The Company:
If you have experience of Cost Estimating in a Mechanical Engineering environment, can read 3D CAD drawings, and have a technical mindset (ideally related to anything automotive), then this could be the ideal role for you. We are looking for an Mechanical Estimator to analyse pricing strategies for new products to take them through the product lifecycle. You must be analytical, good with statistics and calculations, and able to read CAD designs.
Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the co-ordination and successful completion of the cost estimating process, by ensuring the accurate and on-time completion of the OE costing document in addition to any other documents required to support RFQ completion.
• You will be required to work closely with the other departments such as Project Management, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering and Quality to ensure the RFQ process is followed and completed accurately and in line with the project and customer deadlines.
• Create, co-ordinate and audit the Cost Analysis Sheet/ Estimate sheet.
• Track actual costs converted relative to budget/ estimated costs and report this status where relevant to ensure costs are in line with forecasts.
• Identify and participate in cost reduction exercises for continuous improvement, through cost analysis review and support in cost guidance.
• Co-ordinate, prepare and provide customers with Aftersales/ Spares quotes.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong technical mind set and able to interpret technical data and translate to others
• Highly numerate with the ability to research, assemble, and manage numerical information
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
• Commercially and financially aware

Associated Benefits:
Company Pension
Staff canteen on site
Working Hours:
Hours 8.30-5.30 M-F with a 3pm finish on a Friday

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