Estimating Engineer – Precision Machining

Westray Recruitment Group; Templetown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable dependant on exp.

37 hours per week

Day Shift Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00 Fri 07:3

Pension with company contribution

Cycle To Work Scheme

Death In Service Scheme

Income Protection Scheme

Onsite parking

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer for a well-established engineering business in Consett, County Durham. The role involves preparing accurate quotations for manufacture, repair and refurbishment of precision components, using your machining process knowledge.

You will work with the Sales Director and production teams to assess drawings, estimate machining times and costs, source materials and provide detailed costings to ensure quotes are competitive and

Qualifications

• Experience estimating machining times and manufacturing costs within a machine shop environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and repair documentation.
• Experience preparing quotations or cost estimates for engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Good working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems together with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed cost estimates using the company's ERP system.
• Reviewing engineering 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 continuous improvements within the estimating process.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure estimates are technically accurate and commercially viable.

Skills

Machining estimation

Engineering drawings interpretation

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP

Excel

Word

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer for a well-established engineering business in Consett, County Durham. The role involves preparing accurate quotations for manufacture, repair and refurbishment of precision components, using your machining process knowledge.

You will work with the Sales Director and production teams to assess drawings, estimate machining times and costs, source materials and provide detailed costings to ensure quotes are competitive and