JOB DESCRIPTION
Title : Costing Engineer
Maternity Cover – Fixed Contract – 1 year
DEPARTMENT:
Engineering/Sales
LIAISON WITH:
All Departments
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To support all departments with technical back up liaising with customers and all internal departments where necessary
Provide accurate cost estimates to the company's business development team or directly to the customer while maintaining transparent and traceable costing model.
Read customer drawings and evaluate manufacturing feasibility studies and process routes.
Generate cost estimates for new parts based on customer requirements and market conditions.
Manage RFQs and other customer inquiries promptly and in a timely manner.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (including manufacturing, design, purchasing, and quality) to evaluate manufacturing feasibility, material and tooling requirements, and other technical considerations.
Generate cost estimates for existing parts based on latest material/process costs.
Communicate with sub-contractors and suppliers to gather information regarding material and process costs.
Maintain up-to-date information on material, labour, and process costs, as well as machine parameters.
Support the modification and refinement of Excel-based costing models.
Provide cost estimating guidance to all stakeholders in the organization.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Maintain safe working practices and observe Health & Safety regulations in accordance with Company Policy & current legislation at all times.
To ensure that the Dept maintains a high standard of Housekeeping (cleanliness of workspace and related areas) throughout.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
HNC or HND in Eng discipline, preferably Mechanical Eng or Prod Eng.
SKILLS PREFERRED:
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Knowledge of GD&T
Microsoft Excel
Excellent written & verbal communication
EXPERIENCE:
Hands on experience within manufacturing industry – preferably automotive components.
Knowledge of TS16949 and PPAP, FMEA, and other relevant standards.
Previous experience in cost estimation preferred.
This document is part of the Employment Contract, a copy of which is held in your possession.
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