Estimating Engineer - Machining Specialist (Day Shift)

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company contribution

25 days holiday

Cycle To Work Scheme

Death In Service Scheme

Income Protection Scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting an Estimator / Estimating Engineer for a client in Consett, County Durham. The role focuses on producing accurate, commercially viable quotations for manufacture, repair and refurbishment of precision engineered components.

You will review engineering drawings, estimate machining times, source materials and subcontract costs, and liaise with production to ensure estimates are technically sound and competitive.

Qualifications

• Strong machining background and practical experience in a machine-shop environment.
• Experience creating quotations and cost estimates for engineering/manufacturing projects is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and repair documentation.
• Good working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and MS Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed cost estimates using the company ERP system.
• Reviewing drawings, sketches and repair specifications to determine manufacturing and repair requirements.
• Estimating machining times, labour, materials and subcontract costs.
• Sourcing material prices and obtaining quotations from external suppliers.
• Preparing professional customer quotations for manufacturing and repair work.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and supporting improvements in the estimating process.
• Collaborating with production and engineering teams to ensure estimates are technically accurate and commercially viable.

Skills

Machining background

Estimating experience

Interpreting drawings

Excel & Word

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting an Estimator / Estimating Engineer for a client in Consett, County Durham. The role focuses on producing accurate, commercially viable quotations for manufacture, repair and refurbishment of precision engineered components.

You will review engineering drawings, estimate machining times, source materials and subcontract costs, and liaise with production to ensure estimates are technically sound and competitive.