Estimator

Orion Electrotech Ltd; North Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Fareham (onsite) seeks an ambitious Estimator or Electronics Engineer transitioning into estimating. The role covers quotation development, interpreting complex technical drawings, and producing accurate cost estimates for electronic assemblies within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, purchasing and production to build costing models, analyse material, labour and tooling costs, and identify cost-saving

Qualifications

• Experience in Estimator, Costing Engineer, Quotations Engineer, or similar role in manufacturing/electronics.
• Alternatively, an Electronics Engineer with costing/quotations exposure moving into Estimator roles.
• Ability to interpret complex multi-level technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret complex multi-level drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Produce accurate cost estimates for electronic assemblies and projects.
• Support the quotation process from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Calculate material, labour, tooling, and production costs.
• Liaise with Engineering, Purchasing and Production to gather costing information.
• Maintain and update costing models, spreadsheets and quotation tools.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure estimates are delivered accurately within required timescales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

EstimatorFareham (Onsite) Up to £55,000

Are you an ambitious Estimator looking for your next challenge, or an Electronics Engineer eager to transition into an Estimator role? This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional to develop their career as an Estimator within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

As an Estimator, you'll play a critical role in the quotation and bidding process, analysing customer requirements, reviewing technical documentation, and producing accurate cost estimates for complex electronic products and assemblies. This Estimator position offers the chance to work closely with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing teams while developing strong commercial expertise.

The Role

The successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed and competitive quotations, ensuring costs are accurately assessed and commercially viable. Working from complex technical documentation, the Estimator will evaluate material, labour, and production costs to support business growth and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret complex multi-level technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Produce accurate cost estimates for electronic assemblies and manufacturing projects
• Support the quotation process from initial enquiry through to final submission
• Calculate material, labour, tooling, and production costs
• Liaise with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to gather costing information
• Maintain and update costing models, spreadsheets, and quotation tools
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Ensure all estimates are delivered accurately and within required timescales

About You

• Experience as an Estimator, Costing Engineer, Quotations Engineer, or similar role within manufacturing or electronics
• Alternatively, an Electronics Engineer with exposure to costing, quotations, or commercial activities and a desire to become an Estimator
• Ability to understand and interpret complex multi-level technical drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel user with excellent data analysis capabilities
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Full-time onsite position in Fareham

This opportunity could be an excellent fit for candidates currently working as an Estimator, Senior Estimator, Cost Estimator, Technical Estimator, Costing Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Quotation Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Cost Engineer, or RFQ Engineer.

We're also keen to hear from commercially minded Electronics Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, NPI Engineers, Production Engineers, Process Engineers, Commercial Engineers, Applications Engineers, and Senior Buyers who have experience contributing to the quotation process, interpreting technical drawings, building BOMs, and developing manufacturing cost estimates.

If you've worked within electronics manufacturing, contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS), or a technical engineering environment and have strong Excel skills coupled with an understanding of product costing and quotations, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

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