cost estimator - metal.

Industry - , Hot/cold stampings, Machining and weldings.
Location - Brant County

Please share your resume with Ankur Vaid at ankur.vaid@randstad.ca



Advantages
Position Overview

The Estimator performs take-offs from drawings and calculates the costs of labour and material for production and product development in accordance with established processes and procedures. The Estimator will participate in cost analysis projects for new and existing products, cost reduction reviews and other MRP-related activities.

As time permits the estimator may support the Engineering team on various tasks such as bill of material and job routing reviews, drawing creation and maintenance, etc.


Responsibilities
Responsibilities

•Identify labor and material costs, and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents.
•Gather and extrapolate current and accurate data on costs of labor and materials from existing MRP system.
•Work with Purchasing team to collect quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
•Work with Sales team to analyze quote requirements and develop effective quoting strategies.
•Identify development costs such as tooling, testing, and other variable cost elements.
•Recommend multiple scenarios based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
•Identify most competitive rates based on cost analysis and comparison.
•Review and evaluate proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and the content of estimate.
•Quantify all aspects of the tender document, including tender requirements, written specifications and project drawings.
•Prepare and review estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to final quotation.
•Identify opportunities for cost reductions related to materials, processes and suppliers.
•Support the Engineering team as required by entering or revising engineering-controlled MRP data such as bills of materials and job routings.

Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience

•College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related program, or better.
•Minimum 2 years’ experience in cost analysis of engineered & manufactured products.
•Understanding of raw materials, manufacturing processes, bills of materials and factory job orders.
•Strong client focus, proactive, and a desire to achieve results.
•Must work well independently and unsupervised.
•Excellent attention to quality, accuracy, and details.
•Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
•Proficient in relevant software including MS Office Suite
•Competency with 3D modelling software such as SolidWorks is a benefit.

Summary
If you are interested please share your resume with Ankur Vaid at ankur.vaid@randstad.ca


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