Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Employment: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
TXM Recruit is recruiting an experienced Estimating Engineer for a permanent opportunity within a high-precision manufacturing environment in Lymington. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong machining knowledge who can translate engineering drawings and customer requirements into accurate, competitive and commercially viable quotations.
The opportunity
As an Estimating Engineer, you will manage new opportunities from the initial RFQ stage, developing robust manufacturing methods, costs and quotations. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal engineering teams to support the successful introduction of new products into manufacture. Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing accurate, competitive and commercially viable quotations
Reviewing engineering drawings and identifying suitable manufacturing methods
Calculating CNC and manual machining cycle times
Defining tooling, jig, fixture and process requirements
Estimating material, treatment, subcontract and production costs
Identifying and engaging suitable suppliers and subcontractors
Researching unfamiliar coatings, heat treatments and manufacturing processes
Supporting technical and design-for-manufacture discussions with customers
Ensuring quotations and new products meet cost and profitability targets
Supporting APQP activities and new-product introduction
Providing technical input during project and contract reviews
Coordinating with Engineering, Quality, Production, Projects and Supply ChainWhat we’re looking for
The successful candidate should have:
At least five years’ experience in estimating, manufacturing engineering or a similar technical role
Strong practical knowledge of CNC and conventional machining
The ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
Experience calculating machining cycle times and production costs
Knowledge of machine capabilities, tooling strategies, jigs and fixtures
Experience machining or costing a broad range of engineering materials
Familiarity with subcontract coatings and heat-treatment processes
Commercial awareness and an understanding of manufacturing profitability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and manage multiple RFQs
The unrestricted right to live and work in the UKExperience within aerospace, defence, nuclear, marine, oil and gas, or another highly regulated precision engineering sector would be advantageous. Experience with ERP systems, CAD/CAM model interrogation, APQP, ISO 9001 or AS9100 would also be beneficial. A mechanical engineering qualification, apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent experience is preferred.
Working hours Monday to Thursday: 7:30am–4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am–1:00pm The role includes a 30-minute lunch break.
What’s on offer?
Competitive salary
34 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
Excellent pension and life assurance
Profit-sharing scheme
Health cash plan and wellbeing services
Career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discount and recognition schemes
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free on-site parkingIf you have a strong precision-machining background and can combine technical manufacturing knowledge with accurate costing and commercial decision-making, we would like to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity. TXM Recruit is an equal-opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year