Job DescriptionOn behalf of our client, an established aerospace tier 1 manufacturer, we’re seeking a meticulous Production Engineer to join their growing team in Farnborough. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, this role will offer the chance to move away from hands-on engineering and work closely with the Business Development team on quotes and proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translation of Customer Drawings and Specifications: Provide accurate interpretation within the quotation process.
- Manufacturing Cost Estimates: Prepare detailed cost estimates for machined components and complex pipe assemblies, including the bill of materials required for customer quotations.
- Production/Manufacturing Process Sheets: Create detailed sheets ensuring all processes are included and comply with customer contract requirements.
- Communication: Manage daily calls or meetings with internal departments, customers, raw material suppliers, and service providers to ensure up-to-date information is communicated within the wider team.
- Product Performance Assessment: Conduct margin analysis and explore cost reduction opportunities.
- Quoting Module Development: Collaborate with the Commercial Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Epicor Teams to enhance the quoting module for accurate and user-friendly quote generation.
- Commercial Proposals Preparation: Work with team members across various UK and International sites.
- Customer Liaison: Engage with customers to close out and secure quoted work.
Qualifications:
- Proven estimating experience within aerospace engineering.
- Strong understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings and complex BOMs.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel and other Microsoft Office packages, with ERP experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Life assurance cover
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday plus BH
- On-site parking
Shift:
- Days: Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 16:30, Friday 7:30 to 12:30.