Manufacturing Engineer – Estimator

Manufacturing Engineer – Estimator | Sittingbourne, United Kingdom | On-site | Up to £42,000

We're hiring on behalf of a globally recognised leader in defence, aerospace, and security. This organisation is at the forefront of developing advanced, technology-driven solutions that contribute to a safer future for all. They offer a dynamic environment where innovation and progress are driven by a diverse and skilled workforce, providing opportunities to work on impactful projects from ocean depths to outer space.

The Role

• Collaborate closely with the bid team to understand requirements and translate them into actionable plans for operations and supply chain.
• Develop high-impact, cost-effective estimates that contribute to winning proposals.
• Provide support for customer fact-finding missions and supplier cost base analysis.
• Articulate the content and basis of estimates professionally during bid review and approval processes.
• Analyze build and support activity durations to estimate future targets and drive process improvements.
• Track material costs and build times throughout the design development phase to accurately reflect production costs.

What You'll Need

• Proven ability to create detailed Manufacturing Build Instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Understanding of the design transition from development to full-scale manufacturing, with an emphasis on Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Experience using systems like SAP, Oracle, or Epicor to manage complex Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience in calculating resourcing profiles and ensuring the appropriate skill mix.
• A qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated capability to estimate costs and influence key bid decisions.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £42,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within the defence and aerospace sectors.
• A supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, where everyone can thrive.
• Potential for career growth and long-term development within a leading global company.

Apply via Haystack today!