Estimator / Proposal Engineer

About the role

Alloy Bearings Limited 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 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.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and advise sell prices across new manufacture, refurbishment, and repair work
• Ensure all quotations reflect true production requirements and align with company capability and commercial objectives
• Costing and pricing
• Quotations and tendering
• Technical and production liaison
• Systems and documentation
• Continuous improvement
• Sales and customer support

About you

• 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 strong numerical and analytical skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Full driver's licence and reliable transport
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and medical testing

About us

Alloy Bearings is a rapidly growing, 4th-generation family business with a reputation for quality and dependability. We specialize in industrial (whitemetal/babbitt) bearings, supporting critical rotating machinery such as turbines, generators, 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 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia and further afield, with a vision to be recognized specialists in selected global markets.

Benefits

• 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