Cost Estimator

Executive Network Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to manage the costing process for customer RFQs. This role requires strong engineering knowledge and the ability to read and interpret CAD data. Candidates should have a background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities. This is a chance to contribute significantly to an organization focused on growth and investment in R&D.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Death in service benefit

Onsite car parking

25 days holiday

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to translate technical details into cost models.
• Familiarity with technical documentation and CAD data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end costing process for RFQs.
• Coordinate cross-functional input for cost models.
• Support commercial reviews and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cost estimating or cost engineering experience

Strong engineering understanding of manufacturing processes

Confident reading and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Due to winning significant new business from automotive and off highway vehicle manufacturers, an experienced Cost Estimator is sought to assist with sales estimation for new product introduction activities.

Cost Estimator – Manufacturing

Location : Wolverhampton

Salary : c£(phone number removed)

The Cost Estimator will lead the end-to-end costing process for customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring accurate, competitive, and timely submissions. Acting as a key link between engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and commercial teams, the Commercial Estimator will coordinate cross-functional input to build robust cost models.

This role requires the Cost Estimator to review and interpret customer CAD data, drawings, and technical documentation, identifying risks and opportunities within proposed manufacturing solutions, whilst challenging assumptions and ensure all estimates align with business strategy, margin expectations, and customer requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Cost Estimator will support commercial reviews, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and help develop consistent costing methodologies. This is a key role for a Commercial Estimator who enjoys combining technical understanding with commercial insight in a manufacturing environment.

Experience

The role would ideally suit an experienced Cost Engineer or Commercial Estimator seeking a broader responsible within a larger business.

• Cost estimating or cost engineering experience within automotive or high-volume manufacturin
• Strong engineering understanding of pressings, welded assemblies, tooling concepts, cycle times, and process feasibility
• Confident reading and interpreting 2D and 3D CAD, drawings, and technical specifications
• Able to translate technical detail into clear, robust, and traceable cost models
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail

The opportunity

This is will be a varied and interesting position dealing with a number of customer enquiries and as such is an excellent opportunity for a commercial bias engineer with experience of estimator, sales proposals or costing to be part of a modern facility which is receiving significant investment and strong sales plan. In return our client is offering a generous salary and benefits package including pension contribution, death in service, onsite car parking, 25 days holiday, excellent training and development opportunities. Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the global organisation who are continuing to invest in R&D and infrastructure.

Apply online or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion (url removed)