Estimator required to join a well-established manufacturing company that specialise in Metal Stamping, based in the Wolverhampton area. The successful candidate will be formulating quotations and creating estimate costs from costing each component from reading CAD or engineering drawings. The role is centred around identifying the most suitable and cost-effective process route to manufacture components via internal capabilities and sub-contract operations.
Estimator Position Overview
1. Receive and review RFQ's and engineering drawings from the sales team
2. Liaise, communicate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain subcontract costs
3. Prepare cost sheets for individual components and assemblies to deadlines, ready for the sales team to quote
4. Assist with preparation of production components and material which will involve working with various internal teams and uploading on to our ERP system
5. Work effectively with other members of the estimating department and wider business to achieve the most effective and competitive solutions
6. Supporting with business/costing queries on our ERP system through reviewing process routes and BOMs
Estimator Position Requirements
7. Computer literate is essential, with experience on Microsoft NAV Dynamics being a bonus
8. A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company's resulting performance.
9. Commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business
10. An excellent working knowledge of the mechanical engineering
11. Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills
12. Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team
13. Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise
14. Resilience when working to fixed deadlines
15. Accuracy and attention to detail
Estimator Position Remuneration
16. Full time - Permanent
17. Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 DOE
18. Working hours: 08:30am - 16:30pm Mon - Thur, 08:30am - 13:30pm Fri (35 hour week)
19. 33 days holiday (Including BH)
20. Pension
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