Estimator

Orion Electrotech Sales; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Sales is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to join our electronics manufacturing team. You will calculate production costs from customer data packs, engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates.

You will collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, and Production to gather pricing, confirm manufacturing requirements, maintain costing templates, and deliver quotations that support business growth.

Qualifications

• Previous estimating experience within an electronics/electrical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse technical documentation and manufacturing information.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and production techniques.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse customer manufacturing data packs, technical drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Generate BOMs in Excel where customer documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
• Calculate production costs, including materials, labour, and manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with the Purchasing team to obtain component pricing and supplier quotations.
• Identify any specialist tooling or manufacturing requirements that may impact costs.
• Work closely with the Engineering team to clarify manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
• Maintain and update internal costing templates and pricing models.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations in line with company standards.

Skills

Estimating experience

Technical analysis

Electronics manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Costing methodologies

Job description

Estimator

Orion is working with a well-established and growing electronics manufacturing business providing high-quality manufacturing solutions to customers across a range of industries. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, they are looking for a detail-oriented Estimator to join our team and play a key role in supporting our continued success.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in an electronics manufacturing environment who enjoys analysing technical information, working collaboratively across departments, and delivering accurate cost estimates that support business growth.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for calculating production costs for a wide range of electronic manufacturing projects. Working from customer data packs, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications, you will prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates covering materials, labour, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Estimator

• Review and analyse customer manufacturing data packs, technical drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Generate BOMs in Excel where customer documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
• Calculate production costs, including materials, labour, and manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with the Purchasing team to obtain component pricing and supplier quotations.
• Identify any specialist tooling or manufacturing requirements that may impact costs.
• Work closely with the Engineering team to clarify manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
• Maintain and update internal costing templates and pricing models.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations in line with company standards.

Requirements of the Estimator

• Previous estimating experience within an electronics/electrical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse technical documentation and manufacturing information.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and production techniques.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing costing methodologies.

Benefits for the Estimator

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and successful electronics manufacturing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.