Manufacturing Estimating Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace precision engineering company is seeking a Manufacturing Estimating Engineer in Watford. The role involves estimating and pricing components for military and commercial aircraft, requiring both technical skills and experience within a machine shop setting. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication abilities and an organized mindset, contributing to effective production plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop manufacturing company, preferably aerospace.
• Background in commercial estimating and pricing.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer drawings into accurate cost estimates for various manufacturing components.
• Set up and manage manufacturing routing to ensure smooth production.
• Collaborate with site managers to optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Interpretation Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Catia V5

MRP/ERP software

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Manufacturing Estimating Engineer, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

HRGO Recruitment

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Manufacturing Estimation Engineers opportunity to join a skilled team in this large established aerospace precision engineering company. In this role, you’ll play a key part in estimating and pricing components for military and commercial aircraft, helping deliver efficient and cost effective estimates and production plans.

What You’ll Do:

• Estimating Expert: Turn customer drawings and bills of materials into accurate cost estimates for sheet metal, machined parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
• Planning Production: Set up and manage manufacturing routing in our MRP/ERP system, ensuring smooth production processes with entered Set & Run Times.
• Interpretation Skills: Understand customer specs, quality standards, and regulations to develop effective manufacturing methods.
• Order Checks: Review new and repeat orders to make sure everything aligns with our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with site managers, supervisors, and the engineering crew to coordinate materials and manufacturing tasks, optimising processes along the way.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate with customers and shop floor staff to solve engineering issues, aiming to exceed their expectations.
• Job Pack Creation: Put together all the necessary technical info into clear job packs for production.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a machine shop manufacturing company, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Background in commercial estimating and pricing.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Catia V5 and MRP/ERP software is a plus.
• An organised mindset with a willingness to learn and grow in your role.

This is a new permanent job. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.