Cost Engineer

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