Applications 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

Ability to identify competitors strengths & weaknesses

Attending Trade Shows

Comply with Health & Safety

Skills required:

• Ability to understand Key Customers products and services.

• Previous experience as a Cost Engineer/Pricing/Estimator

• Manufacturing background

• Experience liaising with Suppliers/Customers

• Strong MS Office skills

• Ability to respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner