Hello,
My client in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a Sales/Estimating Engineer due to expansion.
Sales/ Estimating Engineer
My client are the market leader in the manufacture of low volume, high quality, tubular and threaded components for various sectors including Aerospace, F1, Oil & Gas and Defense industries andwe are looking for a SALES / ESTIMATING ENGINEER with CNC Machining knowledge, to join our Sales team on a full time, permanent basis.
You will play a crucial role within a growing sales team.
This would suit aSales Estimator,Engineering Sub-contract Buyer / Expeditor, or previously experienced CNC machinist, who is looking for a new challenge in an office environment where they can apply their excellent IT and communicationskills into a customer focused role.
Responsibilities
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Receive, review, and reply to Customer RFQ’s and their technical queries.
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Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries and technical drawings.
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Liaising with customers over the phone and via email, regarding technical and non-technical questions, providing a client-centric service.
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Producing quotations to deadlines – estimating all machining, materials, and inspection times for in-house elements and incorporate externally sourced elements such as sub-contract when applicable, developing new and existing supplier relationships.
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Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning &Boring experience a distinct advantage)
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Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
Experience and Qualities Required
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Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices.
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The ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential.
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Accuracyand attention to detail is key to success.
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Computer literacy is essential.
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Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.
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A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company’s resulting performance.
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Loyalty, commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.
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Ability to use own initiative as well as working collaboratively as part of a team.
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Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
Package and Benefits:
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Salary range is dependent on skills, experience, and proven track record.
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The position is full-time and permanent.
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The hours are:
Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.30pm but extra hours may be required if required to fulfil your duties.
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Holidays are 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays + additional Christmas shutdown from midday on the 23rd of December to the 3rd of January each year.
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NEST Pension Scheme
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Westfield Health Care Scheme
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Excellent working conditions and a true team environment.
Salary: 46k
Location: Leighton Buzzard