Cost engineer

Location : Gloucestershire Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 Permanent Role  I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Cost Engineer to join a growing precision engineering manufacturer based in Tewkesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in CNC machining, process planning, manufacturing engineering, and component costing who enjoys combining technical expertise with commercial decision-making.You'll play a key role in supporting the business's quotation and manufacturing strategy by developing accurate cost models for complex machined components.Working closely with Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams, you'll be responsible for analysing customer requirements, defining manufacturing routes, estimating machining times, and ensuring quotations are both competitive and profitable. Key Responsibilities Costing precision machined components from customer drawings and CAD models Developing manufacturing routes and process plans Estimating CNC milling and CNC turning cycle times Costing raw materials, tooling, fixtures and subcontract processes Supporting quotation and bid activities Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement Reviewing designs for manufacturability (DFM) Working closely with production and supply chain teams to validate costs and lead times What We're Looking For Experience within a Cost Engineering, Estimating, Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering role Strong understanding of CNC milling and turning operations Experience costing complex machined components Knowledge of engineering materials including aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and exotic alloys Understanding of heat treatment and finishing processes Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T Commercial awareness and strong analytical skills Experience within aerospace, defence, medical or precision engineering environments would be highly advantageous