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Cost Estimator

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

Hydro is one of the main suppliers of aluminium extrusions committed to delivering high finish products to the automotive and engineering industries within the UK and European markets. Due to our on-going expansion, we are currently looking for a Cost Estimator to join our fast paced manufacturing site in Bedwas, Caerphilly.

Company Benefits:

27 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, workplace pension scheme, life insurance cover, health scheme, Specsavers vouchers, company sick pay after 12 months, free tea & coffee, free parking, long service awards, target incentives bonus, Christmas 'Thank You' vouchers, flexible working, free uniform, staff committees (including on site Women's Network) enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Role Purpose:

  • Interpret engineering drawings to identify current and new processes required for efficient manufacture of customer products to specific requirements and specifications.
  • Technical liaison responsible of advising customers in design for manufacture and reducing manufacturing costs.
  • Ability to advise design for efficient manufacture (CAD design experience preferred)
  • Review technical specifications to identify conformance (Experienced with Automotive technical specifications preferred)
  • Arrange Feasibility analysis review with Hydro engineering and quality representatives.
  • Agree process cost estimates with Hydro engineering team.
  • Ability to provide accurate process cycle times estimates (CADCAM experience preferred)
  • Liaise with Hydro Extrusion to identify optimum supply of extruded profiles.
  • Create RFQ information packs for component suppliers.
  • Technical liaison with all suppliers responsible for communication of all customer requirements
  • Compile accurate detailed internal costing sheets (ICS)
  • Maintain database of standard costs for reference to enable efficient quotation
  • Liaise with other Hydro sites and suppliers to establish best practices for costing and identify new processes.

Work Experience and Education Specific Skills

  • 3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Technical sales role
  • Experience of CNC Machining extruded aluminium products
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related subject
  • CNC programming and CADCAM skills (MasterCam preferred)
  • Excellent 3D CAD skills (Solidworks preferred)
  • Good level of MS office and IT competence

Equal opportunities ​

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A job where you make a difference.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. 

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.
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Posted on:  2 Apr 2025
Location: 

Caerphilly, Wales, GB, CF83 8DR

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Job Type:  Permanent

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