Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Luton Bedfordshire South East
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Estimating Engineer
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer to join our growing engineering and manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimating Engineer to take ownership of the estimating process and lead the repairs business, supporting both commercial and operational success.
The successful Estimating Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate costing, process improvement, and effective management of customer enquiries and repairs.
Key Responsibilities for the appointed Estimating Engineer
Prepare and manage estimates for customer RFQs, NPI projects, repairs, and internal requests.
Review and improve estimating processes to reduce operational and financial risk.
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to optimise processes and costs.
Assess CAD models and engineering drawings to create accurate manufacturing sequences and cost estimates.
Conduct make-versus-buy assessments using cost and manufacturing data.
Act as Process Owner for the repairs business, managing customer returns and repair quotations.
Develop solutions for rework and repair requirements.
Monitor and improve KPIs through effective documentation, reporting, and process improvements.
Support customers with complex or technically challenging enquiries.Key Requirements for the selected Estimating Engineer
Previous experience as an Estimating Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Proven experience producing accurate cost estimates and managing business processes.
Ability to interpret CAD models, engineering drawings, and assembly structures.
Experience creating manufacturing sequences for multi-level assemblies.Desirable Skills for the selected Estimating Engineer
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Strong risk assessment capabilities.
Good commercial and financial awareness.
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.If you are an experienced Estimating Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to join a successful manufacturing business in Luton, we'd love to hear from you