Engineering Estimator

Machine shop Estimator Role & Responsibilities

• 1. Must be able to read detailed manufacturing drawings and to produce machining manufacturing methods in-conjunction with customer specifications for turning, milling, grinding and the treatments of components.
• 2. Must be able to produce detailed process sketches and technique sheets to aid manufacture if required.
• 3. Must be able to communicate effectively with design and quality related disciplines to drive and resolve issues promptly to the benefit of the company.
• 4. Must be familiar with costing processes and compiling costs and quotations in a structured manner for customers.
• 5. An appreciation and knowledge of Aerospace related materials and procurement processes is essential.
• 6. An appreciation and knowledge of Aerospace and customer specific quality and specifications is necessary.
• 7. An understanding of Heat treatment processing.
• 8. Knowledge of finishing treatments and processing is essential to determine allowances for machining.
• 9. Must be able to work concurrently on multiple projects.
• 10. An appreciation of Lean Technique adopting right first time and waste reduction would be an advantage.
• 11. Must be fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, Excel.
• 12. Knowledge of any production software such as MRP systems would be an advantage.
• 13. An understanding or proven experience using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), would be an advantage
• 14. Proven use of tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA’s), and Control/quality Plans required.
• 15. Must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to ensure that departmental targets and goals are achieved.