Manufacturing Technical Estimator

Description:
Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Technical Estimator to join our Manufacturing team.

What you’ll do:
As the Technical Estimator you will be the technical lead and expert for your product line of Custom Vacuum Fabrications/Chambers throughout Europe. 

Key job elements:

• To be fully competent within the Custom Manufacturing Division, proposing the correct technical solutions for both internal/external customers, identifying key product opportunities and solutions.
• Drive the European special fabrications business forward by supporting the European sales team on customer calls and visits.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and requests; this will include
  • Creating quotations
  • Obtaining costs from different suppliers
  • Processing sales orders
  • Providing a technical resource
  • Actively project manage key orders, owning the communication from start to finish
• Liaise with sales management regarding competitors, conducting market research and present sales statistics.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a good understanding of technical drawings
• Have knowledge of the vacuum technology industry (preferred not required)
• Strong analytical skills
• Have a good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• A strong communicator who can build rapport quickly

Your colleagues say you:

• Have exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude
• Have a keen eye for the details 
• A problem solver

Benefits:
We've built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Monthly company lunch
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
• Fully funded training/qualifications
• Team building events

About Us:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is the leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment. We work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-LED TV’s and flexible solar panels.

As a global team of around 500 people based across the US, UK, and ASIA we value:

• Sustainability
• Passion
• Integrity
• Respectful
• Innovation
• Team

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.
This is a full-time, permanent role based from our offices in St Leonards, East Sussex