Manufacturing Technical Estimator

Description:

Manufacturing Technical Estimator

Description:
Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Technical Estimator to join our Manufacturing team.

What you’ll do:
As the Technical Estimator you will be the technical lead and expert for your product line of Custom Vacuum Fabrications/Chambers throughout Europe.

Key job elements:

* To be fully competent within the Custom Manufacturing Division, proposing the correct technical solutions for both internal/external customers, identifying key product opportunities and solutions.

* Drive the European special fabrications business forward by supporting the European sales team on customer calls and visits.

* Respond promptly to customer enquiries and requests; this will include

* Creating quotations

* Obtaining costs from different suppliers

* Processing sales orders

* Providing a technical resource

* Actively project manage key orders, owning the communication from start to finish

* Liaise with sales management regarding competitors, conducting market research and present sales statistics.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

* Have a good understanding of technical drawings

* Have knowledge of the vacuum technology industry (preferred not required)

* Strong analytical skills

* Have a good understanding of manufacturing processes

* Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

* A strong communicator who can build rapport quickly

Your colleagues say you:

* Have exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude

* Have a keen eye for the details

* A problem solver

Benefits:
We've built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:

* Competitive salary

* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Matched pension up to 5%

* Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service

* Income protection insurance

* Cycle to work scheme

* Electric Vehicle Scheme

* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

* Monthly company lunch

* Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave

* Fully funded training/qualifications

* Team building events

About Us:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is the leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment. We work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-LED TV’s and flexible solar panels.

This is a full-time, permanent role based from our offices in St Leonards, East Sussex