Pre-production Engineer | Christchurch | up to £50,000 You'll be the technical bridge between customer drawings and the shop floor, shaping every project before it reaches production. This is a role where accuracy and process discipline are genuinely valued, not just expected. As a Pre-production Engineer, you will benefit from: 31 days holiday (195 hours), including bank holidays, with a Christmas shutdown Enhanced pension, 4.5% employer and 4.5% employee contributions Death in service cover Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Free on-site parking and uniform Free eye test with £80 contribution towards glasses Free hot drinks 39-hour week with a half-day Friday As a Pre-production Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations from customer specifications, drawings and BOMs Plan manufacturing processes, routing and material requirements for efficient production Liaise directly with customers to clarify technical, specification and delivery requirements Liaise with suppliers on pricing, lead times and material availability Identify manufacturing risks, cost implications and technical issues through drawing and BOM review As a Pre-production Engineer, your experience will include: Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent manufacturing experience Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs Experience preparing cost estimates or quotations in a manufacturing environment Good numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy Experience with CNC machining, fabrication or welding processes (desirable) If you're looking to take ownership of projects from quote to production release, this Pre-production Engineer role offers a clear path to do exactly that. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information