Junior/Trainee Estimating Engineer

Location: Bishop’s Stortford
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Do you have hands-on experience in CNC machining or sheet metal manufacturing and want to move into estimating?

MTS Recruitment is recruiting a Junior / Trainee Estimator for an established aerospace and precision engineering manufacturer. This opportunity would suit a CNC or sheet metal operator looking to build on their practical knowledge and develop a career in manufacturing estimating.

Benefits

  • Negotiable salary, reflecting your experience and technical knowledge.
  • Opportunity to move from a practical manufacturing role into estimating.
  • Support to develop your skills in costing, quotations and tender preparation.
  • Exposure to aerospace and precision engineering projects.

The Role

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will learn to prepare manufacturing estimates and customer quotations, using your understanding of production processes to help calculate costs and lead times.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with estimates for CNC milling, turning and associated manufacturing work.
  • Reviewing engineering drawings and learning to interpret digital models.
  • Obtaining supplier prices and lead times for materials, bought-out parts and treatments.
  • Supporting calculations for machining times, material costs and manufacturing processes.
  • Liaising with engineering, production and purchasing teams to gather technical information.
  • Helping prepare accurate quotations in line with customer requirements.
  • Maintaining quotation records and updating the bid register.

Requirements

  • Previous hands-on experience in CNC machining or sheet metal manufacturing is essential, with operator-level experience as a minimum.
  • An interest in developing a career in manufacturing estimating.
  • An understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
  • Good numeracy, attention to detail, and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A willingness to learn and work towards deadlines.

Previous estimating experience is welcome but is not essential for candidates with the required practical manufacturing background.

Apply online now, or call James on +44 7717 860484 for more details!

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