Cost Engineer

Job Description:

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