Job Description Estimator & CAD Draughtsperson
Annual Salary: £30,000 DOE + benefits
Location: Stourbridge
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Our major client is the UK's leading steel pallet design manufacturer. A family-run company, producing materials handling equipment for the automotive and manufacturing industries for over fifty years. Due to continued growth, they now require an Estimator & CAD Draughtsperson.
Day-to-day:
* Analyse customer requirements to prepare accurate estimate bids, ensuring timely submission of documents and budgets.
* Collaborate with engineers and designers to understand design requirements and provide technical advice to manufacturing technicians.
* Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check the feasibility of manufacture and construction.
* Liaise with customers, external suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams, to ensure accuracy of information and quotations.
* Estimate fabrication times, working with the production team to ensure appropriate methodologies and efficiencies.
* Create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans, modify existing drawings, and ensure compliance with industry and health and safety standards.
* Use SolidWorks/AutoCAD CAD software to create 2D and 3D models, ensuring value engineering in product design.
* Participate in project meetings to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery, addressing any production issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Relevant steel estimating experience, ideally in materials handling.
* Proficient in creating and understanding engineering drawings/work specifications with a good knowledge of CAD.
* Commercial awareness with a good understanding of industry standards.
* Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
* Strong time management, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Ability to collaborate closely with all stakeholders, ensuring effective communication to meet production schedules.
* Willingness to travel and perform client/site visits as required.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong team player.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £30,000 DOE + benefits package.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
* Career development opportunities in a growing company.
* Supportive team and management.
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