Job Description: A Fixture Estimator is responsible to produce accurate quotes, proposals, and estimates for Customer review.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Review, understand, and summarize customer request for quotes (RFQ’s).
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Contact customers for clarification or other correspondence as required.
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Review customer supplied data and build standards/specifications.
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Apply and input appropriate hours, material costs, and purchase costs to produce accurate cost models.
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Prepare formal quotes and proposals for submission to the Sales Department and Customers.
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Interact with internal departments to establish cost models based on actual data.
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Work with outside supplier base to obtain quotes/pricing on products to assure pricing accuracy.
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Other duties as required.
Skills & Experience:
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Knowledge of Gauges, Checking Fixtures, Automated Data Collection Fixtures, Work-Holding Fixtures, End of Arm Tooling, and general Part-Holding Specialty Tooling.
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Experience with Automotive OEM’s and Major Tier Suppliers.
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Familiarity with SolidWorks and data review.
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GD&T and general fixture concepts such as Attribute Checks, Simulations, Master Parts, and SPC.
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Direct experience with Mechanical Design, Machining Processes, Metrology, and Fixture Build, an asset.
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Understanding of quality systems (ISO), 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles
Requirements:
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Thoroughness and attention to detail.
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Excellent verbal written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and schedules.
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Positively interact with Customers, colleagues, and management.
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Valid Ontario Driver’s license.
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Follow all Health and Safety procedures.
Education:
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High School Diploma required.
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College Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and asset.
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Direct relevant work experience.
Availability/Shifts
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Languages
English
