Estimating Engineer

Wolverhampton
1 year ago
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Job Title - Estimating Engineer

Dayshift (08:00am – 17:00 mon/thur 08:00am – 01:00pm Fri)

Main Purpose and Scope of Job - Estimating Engineer
To assist if required with planning and design of the manufacturing process. Help to drive continuous improvement programs within the department. Quote job requests for lead-time and costs. Assist with the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop. Assist with the continuous improvement and continuous reduction of waste. To closely support the operational team including programming CNC Milling and
Turning machines to meet customer demand. Design and introduce process documentation, inline with the company BMS.

Qualifications & Experience - Estimating Engineer

  • HNC in Mechanical Engineering

  • Demonstrable Knowledge of ISO9001 & AS9100 Standards

  • Experience within Aerospace & Automotive

  • Experience of APQP/PFMEA

  • Knowledge of machine Inspection Techniques

  • Able to use and Adapt to different CAD/CAM packages

  • Able to operate and set different machines tools

  • Computer literate MS Word, Excel.

    Knowledge & Skills - Estimating Engineer

  • Experience of CNC machining in a precision engineering environment

  • High level of CNC programming competency in Fanuc Heidenhain languages.

  • Must have Manufacturing Engineering experience in both turning and milling

  • capabilities, ideally up to 5 axis (3+2) with strong knowledge of setting, operating, and programming.

  • Experienced in 3D modelling, preferably with Solidworks and Visi.

  • Offline programming, familiarity with VISI CAM package highly desired.

  • Must have knowledge of tooling and fixtures in addition to lean manufacturing

  • principles, to aid process improvements and efficiencies in machining capabilities

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