Description
Manufacturing Engineer – Norwich – Full Time – Permanent – Excellent Negotiable Salary
About the Company
A Norwich based precision engineering business that manufactures detailed machined components and products for a variety of industries including Aerospace, Motor-sport and Oil & Gas from customer requirements, is looking for an Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Estimator. This is a key role within the business that requires an experienced candidate with a history of precision engineering / manufacturing.
Main Duties of Manufacturing Engineering Estimator
1. Creating quotes for specialised machining parts ranging from 1 off bespoke solutions to high volume products.
2. Identifying the method of manufacture for complex parts from the issue of raw materials through to complete production.
3. Calculation of all subcontract methods.
4. Raise purchase orders for material.
5. Identifying ways to standardise the quotation process to improve speed of production and accurate repetition.
6. Providing support to production to ensure products are manufactured to appropriate standards and in the most cost-effective manner.
7. Advising the appropriate processes for the manufacture of new products, providing technical support to the end customer
8. Maintaining knowledge of current industry trends, techniques and equipment to ensure continuing competitiveness within the market.
Requirements of successful applicant
9. HNC/HND or strong technical background within engineering / manufacturing
10. Precision engineering / manufacturing background
11. Strong knowledge around machining (CNC & Manual) (3 Axis & 2 Axis)
12. Ability to identify a method of manufacture working from an engineering drawing or CAD Model.
13. Ability to calculate cycle times, manning hours etc.
14. Previous knowledge of planning – taking into consideration of machining capacity
15. Good knowledge of tooling, jigs and fixtures
16. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work from CAD models
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