CAD Cost Estimator

CAD Cost Estimator – Manufacturing & Engineering - Hull  - Up to £35,000
 
About the Company
 
Due to company growth, our client is seeking a CAD Cost Estimator to join a small team. The successful candidate will have drafting experience and ideally come from a manufacturing engineering estimating background and candidates with metalwork industry experience will be viewed highly favourably. Candidates with knowledge of the welding, laser cut fabrication, punching press brake and CNC machining industry and are actively looking to go into an estimating/design office-based engineering role will be well suited.
 
CAD Cost Estimator – The Rewards
Competitive salary
Working hours: 39
Shifts: (Mon – Thurs 07.30 – 16.30 & Fri 07.30 – 12.30)
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay CAD Cost Estimator – Requirements
Ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential
Engineering apprenticeship, formal engineering qualification or industry experience is preferable
Computer literate is essential, with experience on the Amada software being a bonus
Attention to details and taking pride in your work & company performance
Commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business
An excellent working knowledge of mechanical engineering
Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills
Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise
Resilience when working to fixed deadlines CAD Cost Estimator – Responsibilities 
Working as a team of 3 estimators including on-site sales and engineer support
Formulating quotations and creating estimate costs from costing each component from reading CAD or engineering drawings
Identifying the most suitable and cost-effective process route to manufacture components via internal capabilities and sub-contract operations
Development into programming of nesting and punching machines
Receive and review RFQ’s and engineering drawings from customer RFQ's team
Liaise, communicate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain subcontract costs
Prepare cost sheets for individual components and assemblies to deadlines, ready for the quotation
Assist with preparation of production components and material which will involve working with various internal teams and uploading on to our ERP system
Work effectively with other members of the estimating department and wider business to achieve the most effective and competitive solutions
Supporting with business/costing queries on our ERP system through reviewing process routes and BOMs About Us
 
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