Cost Engineer, Leicestershire
Reports to: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Salary £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Mission of the Role:
* Determine technical compliance & provide cost estimates for the project, product or service.
* Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant quotes from vendors and contractors
* Calculating internal processing costs.
* Supporting the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals
* Understanding the customer’s specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Obtain and understand the customers’ requirements, via written or verbal communications.
* Read, analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents.
* Lead complex quote processes with Commercial and Engineering teams, along with Purchasing & our suppliers.
* Build and present our technical and cost proposals to the commercial team (and customers where necessary)
* Upon order receipt, clearly communicate the planned route to Engineering & Manufacturing departments to allow for a smooth transition for order execution.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
* Understand key customers’ products and services.
* Keep informed of supplier capabilities, pricing and performance.
* Drive the correct assessment of opportunities and plan workload accordingly.
* Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner.
* Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications.
* Identify competitors’ strengths and weaknesses.
* Attend trade shows or appropriate events to gain a broader insight on industry trends, players and technology drivers.
* Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
* Support company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.
Desired Key Competencies and Skills:
* An Engineering Degree in a STEM subject – (Preference to Mechanical Engineering).
* Competent in Project Management.
* Competent in the use of computer systems - Essential: Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP - Preferred: CAD or Solidworks.
* Able to travel internationally to visit customers and suppliers.
* Excellent communication skills – written and spoken