Our client is a rapidly growing, 4th-generation family business with a reputation for quality and dependability. We specialise in industrial (whitemetal/babbitt) bearings, supporting critical rotating machinery such as turbines, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes.
Our services include condition assessment, failure analysis, refurbishment, manufacture, and upgrade solutions. We support essential operations for corporate and government clients across New Zealand and offshore, with a vision to be recognised specialists in selected global markets.
Summary
Our client is seeking an Estimator / Tendering Engineer to take ownership of costing and pricing for the manufacture and repair of whitemetal (babbitt) bearings and precision-machined components.
This role is critical in determining our true manufacturing cost and advising sell prices to ensure profitable, competitive quotations. You will act as the key link between sales, engineering, and production-turning technical enquiries into commercially sound opportunities.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration + guaranteed 40 hours/week
- Flexible hours with overtime opportunities
- Permanent role within a highly experienced engineering team
- Career development and training in specialised bearing technology
- Exposure to large-scale industrial and international projects
What You'll Do
The Estimator / Tendering Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and advising sell prices across new manufacture, refurbishment, and repair work. You will ensure all quotations reflect true production requirements and align with company capability and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Quotations & Tendering
- Technical & Production Liaison
- Sales & Customer Support
What You'll Bring
- Trade or engineering qualification (Mechanical, Fitting & Turning, or similar)
- 3+ years' experience in estimating
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
- Solid commercial awareness with solid numerical and analytical skills
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience with whitemetal (babbitt) bearings or bearing repair processes
- Knowledge of rotating equipment (turbines, pumps, compressors)
- Exposure to subcontract processes (heat treatment, NDT, coatings)
- Experience in job costing or tendering environments
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