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CNC Estimator/Engineer

Resourcing Global Solutions
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7 months ago
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Our client, a market leader in manufacturing and engineering services, is looking for a CNC Estimator/Engineer to join their Stansted base. The CNC Estimator/Engineer will play a key role in creating and submitting quotations and tender bids on behalf of the company. The successful CNC Estimator/Engineer applicant will report to the Commercial Manager and support the Commercial/Engineering department. Providing quotations, lead times, and non-recurring costs as required, the successful CNC Estimator/Engineer applicant will act as the primary commercial interface between the company and its customers.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Cost Analysis: Ensure stable, transparent, and traceable market-driven cost structures and provide accurate costing and pricing figures to the business development team.
  • Project Management: Support the development, implementation, and optimisation of market-driven costings and manage and analyse all materials against a project.
  • CNC Estimation: Estimate CNC 3, 4, and 5 Axis Milling and Turning processes.
  • Fabrication Estimation: Estimate simple fabrication and assembly times.
  • Supplier Management: Obtain material, bought-out, and treatment prices and lead times.
  • Costing Estimates: Produce accurate costing estimates in response to customer requests and product developments.
  • Drawing Assessment: Confidently read and assess 2D and 3D drawings.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Quotation Preparation: Prepare quotes and submissions and put together bids.
  • Internal Liaison: Liaise with internal colleagues regarding product setup, routings, and other technical aspects.
  • Process Adherence: Follow company procedures and work to the correct processes.
  • Additional Duties: Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the company.


Skills and Experience Required:

  • CNC Experience:Experience within CNC milling in 3, 4, and 5-axis and CNC turning.
  • Estimating Skills: Previous experience in estimating and costing is preferred.
  • Engineering Background: Experience within an aerospace or high-standard engineering environment.
  • Material Knowledge: Experience working with Titanium, Aluminium, and Steel.
  • Supplier Coordination: Ability to obtain material, AGS, and treatment quotations and work with suppliers and procurement to secure long-term pricing.
  • Fabrication Experience: Prior milling and/or fabrication experience.
  • Deadline Management: The ability to work to deadlines is essential.
  • Software Proficiency: Proficient in the use of MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
  • Quality Focus: Must be capable of producing work to a high standard.


With an annual salary of £40k - £50k, the attractive package on offer includes, amongst others, professional growth and development, ongoing training and certification programmes, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.

This opportunity within a supportive and innovative environment is not to be missed. Send your CV to anthonii.oakehudsonshribman.co.uk

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