Tendering Engineer

A leading manufacturer in the field of measurement are now looking for a Tendering Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and submission of quotations for bespoke products to worldwide customers. You will have a strong machining background with experience of turning, milling and grinding, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Commutable from:
Bradford, Halifax, Leeds, Shipley, Dewsbury, Keighley, Farsley, West Yorkshire

Salary:
Negotiable plus pension, bonus scheme, 28 days holiday, early finish on a Friday.

• Reporting into the Special Department Manager, being responsible for preparation and submission of quotations for bespoke products for customers around the world.
• The Technical Engineer will support projects for complex measuring systems, through estimating a standard time frame for the performance of manufacturing tasks.
• Following the production process you will work on the costings, obtaining pricings and availability of various outsourced items, ensuring effective maintenance of the quotations database.
• The ultimate aim of the role is to achieve targets and job standards set out by Management within a busy working environment.
• Understanding basic CAD layouts and making slight amendments.

• Apprentice trained Machinist confident with shop floor practices in turning, milling or grinding.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and able to read technical drawings and understand tolerances.
• Methodical and logical in approach to work.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Possess a flexible "can do, will do" approach.
• Excellent level of attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated as well as a team player.
• Confident with an approachable manner.