"An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Come grow with us...North American Stamping is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for a Tool and Die Estimator to join our Sales & Engineering Team in Woodstock ON.

Your success is our success… Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers.

What you get in return …The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package.

As Tool and Die Estimator you will be responsible for the completion of tool and die quotes accurately and on time, identifying any initial GD&T or feasibility concerns. Unfold customer supplied CAD data, produce a blank layout, identify the process and estimate tooling cost. Data is to be entered into a quote model and presented to the cost estimator. Send tooling RFQ’s to vendors as applicable and follow up as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Read, analyze, interpret, and understand engineering documents and blueprints in order to complete an accurate quotation.
• Provide blank layout, Process lineup, Blank size, Press size, Tool cost, Gauge cost, Tool lead time and SPM to cost estimator for generation of final customer quotations.
• Produce 20-25 Tool/Die quotations per day.
• Accurate completion of quotations, as required in a logical time sensitive manner.
• Work with outside Tool shops to gather quotes for cost, timing and feasibility.
• Utilize NASG product standards in order to provide consistent quotations.
• Summarize and analyze outside tooling supplier quotes.
• Align with Product / Process Engineering, Sales- BDM’s and AM’s, as well as plant personnel for quote preparation as required
• Review all print info for manufacturing feasibility and mark drawing accordingly.
• Participation in and support the Lean Manufacturing Process.
• Additional duties as required by the Quoting Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Mechanical Engineering (Degree, Technologist or Technician) or C of Q Tool and Die
• Solidworks, Unigraphics NX, or other 3D cad software
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

Experience:

• 7-10 years in Metal stamping,
• Blueprint reading including GD&T
• Proficient with SolidWorks or Unigraphics NX
• Expert level understanding of metal stamping dies and part processing.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of automotive stamping plants and processes/principles, company products, trade terminology, metal materials, stamping/welding/assembly manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment system and processes, die design, maintenance, and machine operation.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand engineering documents and blueprints such as 2D/3D automotive drawings (component, assembly, and equipment), technical standards.
• Possess a basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• General understanding and working knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a dynamic and demanding team.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports and graphs.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with Suppliers, Customers and Associates to achieve required results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support demanding automotive customer requirements.
• Ability to be a problem solver who defines problems, makes decisions based on data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions, and assesses current status while making management aware of any issues that might affect project timing, feasibility or cost.

Language Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

• SolidWorks
• Unigraphics NX
• FastBlank (or other blank unfolding software)
• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

**Office:**Open Office Environment

**Plant:**Various types of manufacturing environments.

• Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
• Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.

Travel: Minimal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Although the primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time, the associate must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. The associate is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, and hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.