Sales Estimator - CNC Sub-Contactor

Job - Sales Estimator.



Looking for an Ex CNC Machinist who understands machining in a sub-contract machine shop OR You could be a Buyer OR Supply-chain OR a Production planner etc..the important part is working in the environment.



Responsibilities



Receive, review, and reply to Customer RFQ’s and their technical queries.



Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries and technical drawings.



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, developing new and existing supplier relationships.



Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning & Boring experience a distinct advantage)



Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility.



Experience and Qualities Required



Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices.



The ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential.



Accuracy and attention to detail is key to success.



Computer literacy is essential.



Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills.



A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company’s resulting performance.



Loyalty, commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business.



Ability to use own initiative as well as working collaboratively as part of a team.



Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise