Engineering Estimator Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Location: Northampton Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a skilled machinist or engineer ready to move off the shop floor and into a technical commercial role? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you….

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing engineering business, that provides safety complex manufacturing solutions to highly regulated industries. The successful applicant will be supporting the delivery of high-quality components to elite performance customers.

Due to business growth, our client is now seeking an Engineering Estimator to work closely with the General Manager. This position involves technically evaluating customer requirements, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the accuracy and competitiveness of quotations.

What’s in it for you?

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Competitive salary: Negotiable depending on experience

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Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday

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Generous Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, overtime paid at enhanced rates

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Career Growth: Full training, development, and clear progression pathways

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Job Security: Permanent position with long-term stability in a growing business

What you’ll be doing:

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Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, highlighting any potential challenges

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Creating accurate manufacturing routes within our ERP system, including material and cycle time costings

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Working collaboratively with production engineering and operations to ensure capacity and process alignment

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Supporting continuous improvement of estimating tools and data

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Ensuring a smooth handover from quote to production for successful project delivery

What we’re looking for:

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Strong background performing CNC Machining duties - (setting, operating and editing) multi-axis Milling & Turning machines, ideally looking to step into an office-based role

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CNC Programming experience would be preferable

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Strong understanding of tooling, speeds, and feeds across various materials

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Confident reading complex drawings with solid GD&T knowledge

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Excellent computer skills and willingness to learn new systems

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A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for developing new commercial skills

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, within a precision-focused environment, where training & development is available and encouraged - apply now.

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist partnering with leading UK companies across diverse, advanced precision engineering sectors, including Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green/Environmental, and FMCG. We are committed to providing expert support and guidance throughout your job search to help you secure a career-defining role