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