Estimator Precision Engineering

Senior Estimating Sales Engineer / Production Engineer required for this respected Subcontract Precision Engineering company working acroos Oil & Gas & Aerospace sectors.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

What's in it for you Work for a long-established, world-leading precision engineering business High-complexity work across oil & gas and aerospace customers and standards Senior, influential role spanning estimating, customer interface and production engineering (real impact on margin, delivery and methods) Competitive salary (DOE) pension, life assurance and company bonus scheme (subject to qualifying period) 5 weeks holiday bank holidays 38-hour week: Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00 (or 08:00-17:00) with 30 mins lunch; Fri 08:00-12:00 The role Reporting to the Director, you'll sit at the intersection of sales, estimating and production-delivering accurate, competitive quotations while ensuring manufacturability and operational efficiency.

You'll be the technical/commercial link between customers, suppliers and internal production/quality teams.

Key responsibilities Estimating & commercial Produce detailed cost estimates for CNC machined components/assemblies from RFQs, drawings and specifications Interpret complex drawings including GD&T, tolerances, surface finishes and material requirements Obtain competitive pricing for external processes (e.g.

heat treatment, coating, NDT) Support pricing strategy to stay competitive while protecting margin Clarify technical and commercial requirements with customers during quotation Sales & customer interface Act as technical point of contact for key oil & gas and aerospace customers Build relationships to support repeat and new business Attend customer meetings, technical reviews and support contract negotiations Identify value engineering and cost-reduction opportunities Production & engineering support Ensure smooth handover into production with planning and quality teams Review manufacturability and advise best machining methods, tooling and processes Support process planning, fixture input and continuous improvement Help resolve production issues and non-conformances Compliance & quality Ensure alignment with AS9100, ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements Understand traceability, material certification and regulatory obligations What we're looking for Experience 5-10 years in precision engineering / subcontract machining Estimating and/or production engineering experience Exposure to oil & gas and/or aerospace components and standards Technical / commercial / personal skills Strong CNC machining knowledge (turning, milling, multi-axis) Confident with complex drawings and GD&T ERP/MRP and estimating software experience Materials knowledge (e.g.

Inconel, titanium, stainless steels, duplex) Familiarity with special processes (NDT, coatings, heat treatment) Strong cost analysis and pricing skills; margin/overhead awareness Customer-facing communication, accuracy, proactive problem-solving, able to meet tight deadlines This is a permanent job.

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