Cnc engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Production Planner or Sales / Estimating Engineer with CNC Machining knowledge? Could you produce customer quotations to deadlines, successfully plan machining operation sequences and understand and identify efficient machining methods? Then this is the opportunity for you! Our Client is a long-established, reputable engineering company based in Leighton Buzzard, which has a family feel and a personable culture and a strong focus on relationships, service, and customer satisfaction. We care for our people and focus on building the right team, with the right personalities, providing help and training where needed. We have great employee longevity and loyalty and provide long-term opportunities for personal and professional growth in a friendly, fast-paced, and enjoyable environment. Our Vision ndash; To be the BEST, not the biggest! Our Client are the market leader in the manufacture of low volume, high quality, tubular and threaded components for various sectors including Aerospace, F1, Oil Gas and Defense industries and we are looking for a SALES / ESTIMATING ENGINEER with CNC Machining knowledge, to join our Sales team on a full time, permanent basis. You will play a crucial role within a growing sales team. This would suit a Sales Estimator, Engineering Sub-contract Buyer / Expeditor, or previously experienced CNC machinist, who is looking for a new challenge in an office environment where they can apply their excellent IT and communication skills into a customer focused role. Responsibilities * Receive, review, and reply to Customer RFQ rsquo;s and their technical queries. * Create timely and accurate estimates and quotations from customer enquiries and technical drawings. * Liaising with customers over the phone and via email, regarding technical and non-technical questions, providing a client-centric service. * Producing quotations to deadlines ndash; estimating all machining, materials, and inspection times for in-house elements and incorporate externally sourced elements such as sub-contract when applicable, developing new and existing supplier relationships. * Understand and identify machining methods of manufacture and select accurate cycle times (CNC Turning Boring experience a distinct advantage) * Liaise with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility. Experience and Qualities Required * Extensive experience within precision engineering is required with extensive knowledge of machine capabilities / machining practices. * The ability to read and translate technical drawings is essential. * Accuracy and attention to detail is key to success. * Computer literacy is essential. * Excellent interpersonal, communicative, listening, and negotiation skills. * A pride in your work and a keen interest in the company rsquo;s resulting performance. * Loyalty, commitment and drive to enhance the performance of the business. * Ability to use own initiative as well as working collaboratively as part of a team. * Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise. Package and Benefits: * Salary range is dependent on skills, experience, and proven track record. * The position is full-time and permanent. * The hours are: Monday ndash; Thursday 8.00am ndash; 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am ndash; 2.30pm but extra hours may be required if required to fulfil your duties. * Holidays are 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays + additional Christmas shutdown from midday on the 23rd of December to the 3rd of January each year. * NEST Pension Scheme * Westfield Health Care Scheme Excellent working conditions and a true team environment