Estimation Engineer

Purpose of the position:

• Estimator (Machining Manufacturing Operations) to handle cost estimation of drawings.
• The cost estimator will work with the purchase team and design team to understand requirements on the drawings and prepare estimations.
• The senior estimator must be able to evaluate cutter requirements, best speeds and feeds, optimum CNC cutting time, correct setups and processing to prepare cost estimates.

Responsibilities & duties:

• Responsibility 1 - Estimator will act as a team lead, mentor and leader to the estimation team and guide them in the development if quotations for domestic and international business.
• Responsibility 2 - To evaluate manufacturing methodologies and suggest best manufacturing practises for efficient production output.
• Responsibility 3 - To evaluate CNC Machining processes and suggest best practices.
• Responsibility 4 - To review and approve estimations prior to quote release.
• Responsibility 5 - Estimate machine, product, and manufacturing costs (materials, labour, feed rates, etc.).
• Responsibility 6 - Analyse cycle times, machining processes (CNC, VMC, HMC), and production rates.
• Responsibility 7 - Develop pricing models and ensure cost efficiency in custom-built machinery projects.
• Responsibility 8 - Collaborate with engineering & procurement teams for accurate cost forecasting.
• Responsibility 9 - Maintain cost databases and prepare detailed estimation reports.