Process Engineer

Oliver Talent Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-paced, precision-led engineering company as a Process Engineer. This role involves estimating manufacturing costs, creating Bills of Materials, and supporting production engineering activities. You'll be pivotal in ensuring high-quality component delivery across various manufacturing disciplines. With a focus on cost estimation and production planning, you will leverage your engineering knowledge to evaluate manufacturing complexity and processes. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package while working in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost engineering for machined components.
• Familiarity with GD&T and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of manufactured components using 3D models.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in ERP system.
• Support Production Engineering with costing activities.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Production Planning

Manufacturing Processes

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

ERP Systems

3D Modeling Software

CNC Machinery

Job description

Are you an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in cost estimation and production planning? Do you have hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes and confidence interpreting complex engineering drawings? If so, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to join a fast-paced, precision-led engineering business, supporting the delivery of high-quality, complex components across multiple manufacturing disciplines.

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in estimating manufacturing costs, creating Bills of Materials, and supporting production engineering activities from initial assessment through to implementation.

Your responsibilities as a Process Engineer:

• Assess and estimate the cost of manufactured components using 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to inform accurate costings.
• Use engineering knowledge to evaluate manufacturing complexity and required processes.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) within the company ERP system.
• Update BOMs in line with engineering changes.
• Support the Production Engineering team with costing and documentation activities.

Your current experience which will help you as a Process Engineer:

• Proven experience in cost engineering and estimating for machined components.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC milling, turning, grinding and surface finishing.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and strong general computer skills.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and communication skills.

What you can expect as a Process Engineer:

• Salary up to GBP40,000, dependent on experience.
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Competitive benefits package.

If you are interested in the role, please click apply and the Oliver Talent Solutions team will be in touch with more details.