Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / CNC Machinist / Programmer

Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
14 Feb 2017
Closes
14 Mar 2017
Ref
GHYX-01
Contact
Alanna Doyle
Sectors
Engineering, Design
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Title: Commercial Account Manager / Engineer

Location: Abingdon

Salary: Competitive salary & benefits on offer

Job Role:

  • To estimate, quote accurately within a timely manner.
  • Liaise with customers technically as required and take ownership of contracts and manage to completion.
  • Complete contract review obligations to the highest standard; aim at "right first time".

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce optimum method & profitable estimates from drawings or digitally provided data, capture all relevant information and provide clear narratives where required, within the allocated timeframe
  • Project manage new business, generate project plan and necessary documentation
  • Create clear and concise quotes and submits quotes for review prior to submission
  • Complete & conduct quick load as a priority for a new orders, make sure all information including materials and specifications is captured prior to performing
  • Complete & conduct contract review - adopt a critical approach
  • Provide technical support, methods, tooling and project management
  • Monitor contract profitability and review with production/supply chain where appropriate in terms of price increases. Improve profitability by process improvement / cost reduction wherever possible
  • To be proactive in continuous improvement ideas on product Quality and Delivery and reduce Cost
  • Ensure customers are kept informed as required
  • Ensure all company conduct, safety and quality procedures are rigidly followed
  • Work in an orderly manner, ensuring excellent housekeeping
  • Work as a team covering and supporting advising best practice as required. Carry out any other duties that may be requested from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Apprentice trained engineer or similar discipline
  • Strong background in mechanical engineering,
  • Ability to understand and interpret engineering information
  • Good communicator at all levels both verbal and written with persuasive negotiating skills
  • Can - do attitude with a flexible approach, strong work ethics essential
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques
  • Good level of IT literacy
  • Experience as an account manager in an engineering company would be advantageous
  • Experience in a sub-contract machining company would be advantageous

Working Environment:

You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team.

Management is very open and accessible and team leaders/managers will assist with any problems. The shop floor is well structured, organised and professional. The business is continuously developing to support and grow with their current and new "World Leader" customer base.

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