Manufacturing Engineer – Estimator

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

This employer is a globally recognised leader in defence, aerospace, and security, pioneering advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong estimating background to join their dynamic bid team, contributing to shaping winning proposals and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects.

The Role

• Collaborate closely with the bid team to understand requirements and translate them into achievable timescales for estimates.
• Develop high-impact, cost-effective estimates for services and products to support customer proposals.
• Support customer and supplier fact-finding exercises related to cost bases and estimates.
• Contribute to bid review processes, articulating the basis and content of estimates professionally.
• Analyse build and support activity durations to inform future targets and drive process improvements.
• Track material costs and build times as designs evolve to determine true production costs.

What You'll Need

• Proven ability to create detailed Manufacturing Build Instructions, SOPs, and tooling/fixturing designs.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles and the transition from development to full-scale production.
• Experience using ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Epicor to manage complex Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience in calculating resourcing profiles and ensuring the appropriate mix of skills.
• A qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience, is essential.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors.
• A supportive culture that fosters growth, learning, and recognition for contributions.
• Meaningful work that contributes to shaping a safer future.

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