Cost Engineer

ROSE & YOUNG RECRUITMENT LTD
Whetstone, Leicestershire, LE8 6ZH, United Kingdom
2 months ago
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Cost Engineer, Whetstone
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Job Description
Determine technical compliance and provide cost estimates for the project, product & service.
Researching prices of the various components, acquiring relevant quotes from vendors & contractors in addition to calculating Internal processing costs. Supporting the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customers specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.
Responsibilities
Obtain & understand customers' requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications.
Read/analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents.
Lead complex quote processes with Commercial & Engineering teams, along with Purchasing & Suppliers.
Build and present technical and cost proposals to the Commercial team (and customers where necessary) – in a clear & concise manner.
Upon order receipt, communicate the planned route to the Engineering & Manufacturing departments to allow for smooth transition for order execution.
Keep informed of Supplier capabilities, pricing & performance
Complete and deliver accurate estimates in a timely and effective manner
Provide Engineering support to the Commercial team, able to complete simple cost and technical estimates
Ability to identify competitors strengths & weaknesses
Attending Trade Shows
Comply with Health & Safety
Ability to understand Key Customers products and services.
Ability to respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner
Skills required

  • Engineering degree in a STEM subject (preferred Photonics or Mechanical Engineering
  • Competent in Project Management
  • Ability to lead all cost and technical estimates
  • Proficient knowledge of fabrication and coating technical capabilities
  • Self-driven / ability to take on new responsibilities
  • Advanced MS Office, ERP/MRP
  • Preference given to those with CAD or Solidworks
  • Ability to have a vision and strategy to motivate others. Lead and motivate.
  • Able to travel internationally to visit customers and suppliers
  • Excellent spoken and written English

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