Estimating Engineer

Estimating Engineer

Location: Irlam, Manchester
Job Type: Permanent

Benefits for Estimating Engineer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing business
Exposure to investment casting, forging, MIM and subcontract manufacturing
Opportunity to develop technical and commercial estimating expertise
Involvement in new product introduction and process improvement
Career development within an engineering-led environment

Introduction for Estimating Engineer

Industrial Connected Talent is supporting an established foundry and metal manufacturing business in the search for an Estimating Engineer.

This role is responsible for reviewing customer enquiries and preparing accurate, technically robust and commercially competitive quotations. You will interpret engineering drawings, specifications and CAD information to assess manufacturing feasibility, calculate costs and support profitable business growth.

Responsibilities for Estimating Engineer

As Estimating Engineer, you will manage enquiries from initial receipt through to quotation submission. You will work closely with sales, manufacturing, suppliers and other internal teams to ensure technical requirements, subcontract costs and commercial considerations are fully understood.

Review drawings, CAD models and specifications to assess manufacturing requirements
Prepare accurate quotations covering materials, tooling, processes, finishing and inspection
Issue RFQs to subcontract suppliers and incorporate returned costs into quotations
Maintain supplier pricing, estimating information and customer data within the ERP system
Support new product introduction through cost estimates, BOMs and manufacturing routings
Review manufacturability and identify potential cost-saving or process improvement opportunities
Work with sales and operational teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements
Occasionally attend customer meetings to support technical discussions

Requirements for Estimating Engineer

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation. This role would suit an experienced estimator or an engineer looking to move into a technical and commercially focused position.

Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Ability to understand engineering drawings, symbols and technical documentation
Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
Organised, accurate and commercially aware approach
Good communication skills and willingness to work across multiple departments
Strong willingness to learn about manufacturing processes and estimating systems
Experience in engineering costing or technical estimating would be advantageous
Knowledge of investment casting, forging, MIM or related manufacturing processes would be beneficial
Familiarity with 3D viewing software, metals and material composition would be advantageous