Manufacturing Estimator Location: Sandwich Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator to join a busy engineering/manufacturing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for producing accurate and competitive quotations by analysing drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. You'll calculate realistic material, labour, tooling, and production time costs, and enter Bill of Materials, routing information, and time estimates into the ERP system where required. Beyond estimating, you'll support production planning to ensure smooth workflow from quotation through to delivery, updating time estimates where necessary after production to improve accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed estimates and quotations by reviewing drawings, specifications, and job requirements. Calculate costs of materials, labour, tooling, overheads, and job duration. Enter Bill of Materials, routing information, and time estimates into ERP/MRP systems. Liaise with suppliers to obtain up-to-date material and subcontractor pricing. Support production planning by helping schedule jobs, monitoring progress, and identifying potential bottlenecks. Align material availability with planned production schedules. Provide feedback to improve costing accuracy and contribute to process improvements that reduce waste and enhance efficiency. Maintain clear communi...