Senior plc
Manufacturing
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“Estimating Engineer at Senior plc. Skills: Estimating, Quotation preparation, Technical liaison. Provide technical support. Manage projects at RFQ stage”
What You'll Achieve.
Generate profitable business; Ensure timely submission of quotations; Ensure accuracy of quotations; Ensure competitiveness of quotations
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
39 hours per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years technical role experience, Ability to read engineering drawings, Familiarity with machine capabilities, Familiarity with machining techniques, Familiarity with machining strategies, Familiarity with sub-contract coatings, Familiarity with sub-contract heat treatments, Good understanding of machining materials, PC Skills – Microsoft Office Suite, Right to live and work in UK
Nice to Have
Experience in Defence, Experience in Oil & Gas, Experience in Nuclear, Experience in Aerospace, ERP Systems (IFS) experience, CAD/CAM experience for model interrogation, Proven track record of quoting, Proven track record of winning, Proven track record of introducing new components, Mechanical Engineering background HNC or higher, Security Clearance
What You'll Do.
Provide technical support
Manage projects at RFQ stage
Liaise with subcontractors
Facilitate technical discussions with customers
Assist in generation of new business
Prepare and submit quotations
Ensure quotation accuracy
Ensure quotation competitiveness
Identify suitable suppliers
Identify suitable sub-contractors
Develop supplier relationships
Develop sub-contractor relationships
Ensure competitive pricing
Investigate new treatment processes
Research new treatment processes
Understand treatment application
Understand treatment suitability
Liaise with customers
Support design for manufacture discussions
Participate in project review meetings
Provide technical support to Project Manager
Ensure effective co-ordination with departments
Ensure products adhere to cost targets
Support development of APQP process
Support evaluation of APQP process
Support implementation of APQP process
Support manufacturing through APQP process
Liaise with Engineering
Liaise with Production
Liaise with suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Estimating team; Project review meetings; Engineering; Quality; Production teams; Suppliers
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Who is Senior plc? Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes. Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it … Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities. We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers. We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value. Estimating Engineer- What does the job involve? To provide technical support within LPE for the introduction of new products. Manage projects at the initial RFQ stage, liaising with subcontractors to understand their processes. Facilitate technical discussions with customers as required. Hours of work: 39 hours per week. Core shift - Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute brea
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