Job Description: A Fixture Estimator is responsible to produce accurate quotes, proposals, and estimates for Customer review.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, understand, and summarize customer request for quotes (RFQ’s).
• Contact customers for clarification or other correspondence as required.
• Review customer supplied data and build standards/specifications.
• Apply and input appropriate hours, material costs, and purchase costs to produce accurate cost models.
• Prepare formal quotes and proposals for submission to the Sales Department and Customers.
• Interact with internal departments to establish cost models based on actual data.
• Work with outside supplier base to obtain quotes/pricing on products to assure pricing accuracy.
• Other duties as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of Gauges, Checking Fixtures, Automated Data Collection Fixtures, Work-Holding Fixtures, End of Arm Tooling, and general Part-Holding Specialty Tooling.
• Experience with Automotive OEM’s and Major Tier Suppliers.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and data review.
• GD&T and general fixture concepts such as Attribute Checks, Simulations, Master Parts, and SPC.
• Direct experience with Mechanical Design, Machining Processes, Metrology, and Fixture Build, an asset.
• Understanding of quality systems (ISO), 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles

Requirements:

• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines and schedules.
• Positively interact with Customers, colleagues, and management.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license.
• Follow all Health and Safety procedures.

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• College Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and asset.
• Direct relevant work experience.

Availability/Shifts

Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Languages

English