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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Receive and review RFQ's and engineering drawings from the sales team.
* Liaise, communicate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain subcontract costs.
* Prepare cost sheets for individual components and assemblies to deadlines, ready for the sales team to quote.
* Assist with preparation of production components and material which will involve working with various internal teams and uploading on to our ERP system.
* Work effectively with other members of the estimating department and wider business to achieve the most effective and competitive solutions.
* Support with business/costing queries on our ERP system through reviewing process routes and BOMs.
Minimum Requirements:
* Computer literate is essential, with experience on Microsoft NAV Dynamics being a bonus.
* A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company's resulting performance.
* Commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.
* An excellent working knowledge of mechanical engineering.
* Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to use own initiative as well as work effectively as part of a team.
* Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
* Resilience when working to fixed deadlines.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
Employment Type: Full time - Permanent
Working Hours: 08:30am - 16:30pm Mon - Thur, 08:30am - 13:30pm Fri (35 hour week)
Benefits: 33 days holiday (Including BH), Pension
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