Our client, a designer/manufacturer and global integrator of welding and assembly systems and material handling systems, is in search of an experienced Estimator to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Estimating
- Attend bidder’s meetings locally or at customer locations
- Line up other departments that will be part of the quoting process
- Populate pricing spreadsheets
- Obtain external quotes from vendor base, find new support sources
- Prepare proposal documents and presentations
- Communicate and identify proposal content with customer via conference or on-site meetings
- Prepare job kick-off packages and meetings with relevant departments
Manufacturing Engineering
- Update and document open issues relative to the manufacturing process
- Ensure that all build check sheets are completed at each milestone of the program
- Notify the team and management of any red status issues which may affect program execution and delivery
- With the Project Manager, be the customer contact for matters that relate to manufacturing or work in progress
- Assist with field checks, install requirements (kits / new tooling) and ordering of electrical/pneumatic material for jobs
- Liaison between controls and manufacturing
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- An Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering Degree or Diploma; or a Business Degree with experience in Supply Chain; or equivalent education or experience
- Adequate knowledge of the Automotive Machine/Tool Industry. The position is 65% estimating and 35% Manufacturing Engineering
- Previous experience in Fabricating & Machining, Mechanical and/or Controls fields an asset
- Strong expediting skills an asset
- A proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) applications
- A proven leadership ability
- An ability to effectively prioritize and complete assignments in a high-pressure environment using effective organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication abilities in order to effectively communicate with all external suppliers and personnel within the organization
- An ability to work well with others in a team environment
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
- Matching Contribution pension plan
- Internal development and promotion opportunities, both locally and globally
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Social events and community engagement
- Customer and other marketplace discounts
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
