Machine Shop Estimator

A prestigious Aerospace company based in Verwood is looking for a full time Machine Shop Estimator to join their team. Do you have industry experience within Aerospace and looking for a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company.

We are looking for a candidate with strong communications skills, strives in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple projects.

Key responsibilities of Machine Shop Estimator:

• Read detailed manufacturing drawings and produce machining manufacturing methods in-conjunction with customer specifications for turning, milling, grinding and the treatments of components.
• Produce detailed process sketches and technique sheets to aid manufacture if required.
• Communicate effectively with design and quality related disciplines to drive and resolve issues promptly to the benefit of the company.
• Be familiar with costing processes and compiling costs and quotations in a structured manner for customers.

The ideal Machine Shop Estimator:

• An appreciation and knowledge of Aerospace related materials and procurement processes is essential.
• An appreciation and knowledge of Aerospace and customer specific quality and specifications is necessary.
• An understanding of Heat treatment processing.
• Knowledge of finishing treatments and processing is essential to determine allowances for machining.
• An appreciation of Lean Technique adopting right first time and waste reduction would be an advantage.
• Must be fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of any production software such as MRP systems would be an advantage.
• An understanding or proven experience using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), would be an advantage
• Proven use of tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA s), and Control/quality Plans required.
• Must be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to ensure that departmental targets and goals are achieved.

Machine Shop Estimator

Verwood BH31

Hours: Mon Thurs 7:30am 4:30pm and Fri 7:30am to 12:30pm

Salary £50k