Are you an experienced Sales Engineer or Estimator with CNC Machining knowledge, who can produce quotations to deadlines, successfully plan machining operation sequences and understand and identify efficient machining methods?

This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Contek Recruitment are currently working with a long-established, reputable engineering company based in Leighton Buzzard, which has a family feel and a personable culture. Our client specialise in the manufacture of low volume, high quality, tubular and threaded components for various sectors including Aerospace, F1, Oil & Gas and Defense industries.

Our client takes care of their people and focuses on building the right team with the right personalities, providing help and training where needed. They have great employee longevity, loyalty and provide long-term opportunities for personal and professional growth in a friendly and enjoyable environment. 

Our client are now looking for a Sales Engineer/Estimator with CNC Machining knowledge, to join their sales team on a full-time, permanent basis. They are looking for someone that can plan precision machining operations, produce quotations to deadlines and understand and identify the best methods of manufacture.

You will be responsible for providing technical estimates for incoming work, liaising closely with customers, suppliers, and the production team, to ensure accurate estimates are provided. You will be in a crucial role within a growing sales team.

This would suit an experienced estimator, or previously experienced CNC machinist, who is looking for a new challenge in an office environment who apply their excellent IT skills and experience into a customer focused role.  

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and reply to Customer RFQ’s and their engineering drawings.
• Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries which meet customer expectations and service standards.
• Processing customer enquiries through our quotation process.
• Liaising with customers over the phone and via email, regarding technical and non-technical questions, providing a client-centric service.
• 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.
• Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning & Boring experience a distinct advantage)
• Reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings and creating accurate process plans.
• Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Source supplier / subcontractor quotations, developing new and existing supplier relationships.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices.
• Ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is key to success.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• An excellent working knowledge of the mechanical engineering
• Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.
• A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company’s resulting performance.
• Commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.
• 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.

Package and Benefits:

• Salary ranging from £35k to £45k, depending on skills, experience and proven track record.
• The position is full-time and permanent.
• Holidays are 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Bonus holiday over the Christmas Period for full shutdown
• Government Pension Scheme
• Health Care Scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Free Onsite Parking
   

Company Profile:

The company has an excellent reputation for honesty, flexibility, communication and continual investment and improvement in both skills and services.