Axiom Group Inc Hiring for Project / Cost Estimator (Automotive Manufacturing) at Aurora, ON Full Time

Where does the Program Estimator fit in?

As the Program Estimator, you will be primarily responsible for facilitating quoting activities, approving inputs, ensuring manufacturability, managing projects, and correcting documentation, quality & manufacturing issues. You are the ideal candidate if you have thorough knowledge and working background in Plastic Injection/Automotive manufacturing, component level technical understanding and have excellent customer service skills & supplier relations skills including negotiating and following-up.

What you can expect as our next Program Estimator :
Responsible for receiving and preparing RFQ (Request for Quote) based on customer requirements, creating screen dumps of parts with dimensions for visual reference

Accountable for downloading and appropriately storing data from customer websites and discuss issues/concerns/requirements with customer

Ensures to keep estimation logs of all quote activity- organize estimations by customer

Responsible for obtaining accurate & current pricing and any other pertinent information for materials selected

Ensuring proper decision making as related to cavitation of tool based on annual requirements, part complexity and size

Responsible for collaborating with tool shops, sharing relevant data for estimations on molds and check fixtures

Ensures to prepare quote sheet in appropriate format for management review & approval

Responsible for submitting finalized quotes to customer per requested requirements (customer website, email etc.)

Accept Purchase Orders (P.O) awarded from quotes, comparing all information, details & parameters match the actual P.O. Example: Cycle time, weight etc.

Assists in supporting program launch and sourcing

Ensures to enter historical data information into database as required

Ensures compliance to IATF-16949 systems and procedures

Work with the Program Management team to explain cost to customer & provide analysis when required

Hands on use of tools like Microsoft Excel to facilitate estimating

Additional duties as assigned

Are you our next Program Estimator?

Minimum 3 – 5 years’ of quoting experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience within Automotive Manufacturing

Post-secondary degree in Engineering or related field

Relevant field knowledge and experience within automotive tooling/manufacturing as a Program Manager/Quality Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer/Purchasing/Sales Engineer etc.

Impeccable oral and written communication & presentation skills, with the ability to interface with management

Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Proficient with CAD software (NX/CATIA/Solid works)

Proper phone etiquette & effective listening skills

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Strong relationship building skills (internal & external stakeholders)

Customer advocate- able to effectively communicate client needs to the organization simultaneously balancing organizational requirements

Proactive view to identifying & driving financial benefits for our clients

Proven successful launches of previous programs (on time & on budget) an asset

Ability to think & execute strategically and is results oriented

Self-motivated individual with a strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi task as required

Experience within Plastic Injection is an asset

Perks?!

To name a few, we offer a cool air-conditioned plant, a very clean facility, an amazing work environment/culture, ability to participate in multiple fun-filled company events and so much more! Don’t forget to ask us about our competitive total compensation package!

We, at Axiom are an equal opportunity employer. We are always looking for talented individuals who are motivated to meet and exceed their goals. We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and searching for new and talented additions to our team has always remained a priority.

Axiom is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.