Estimator

Windsor, ON

Join a manufacturing company that is dedicated to creating exceptional products and providing superior service and focuses on core values such as; Respect, Customer-focus, Innovation, Flexibility, Teamwork, Honesty, and Dedication. The supportive culture brings everyone together to enjoy social events, and create a strong team setting! This opportunity does not come around very often, APPLY NOW!

What’s in it for you?

• Direct Hire!
• Benefits offered after the probationary period
• Employee Appreciation
• RRSP Matching
• Healthy Work-Life Balance

Shift Opportunities:

• Monday – Friday
• $70,000–$100,000/YR

Location: Lakeshore, ON

Job Duties:

• Receive quote file, review, and ensure all contents are there and in order and reference the electronic RFQ folder
• Alert Technical/Data Support if data expected via e-mail
• Create an assumptions document based on information received. If questions arise, make list of questions, and contact the customer
• Travel if required to attend meeting at customer facility
• Ensure checklists are included as well as all ISO documentation
• Develop concept and process for RFQ
• Create estimate sheet(s)
• Utilize manufacturing software to research previous job costing and use as reference tool
• Work with suppliers to obtain accurate component information and quotes. Maintain files of vendor quotes as they are received
• Initiate & conduct team meeting to review concept and pricing structure
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Preparation of written proposals including concept development, pricing, and presentations to existing and potential customers
• Travel if required to present proposal to customer
• Aid in follow-up with Account Rep regarding status of proposal
• Work toward developing standard phrasing to enhance the standardization of content of our proposals
• Ensure checklists are completed as well as all ISO documentation forms
• Maintain organized and accurate quoting records to enable another team member to follow quoting steps in case of absence or re-designation of quote
• Review quote with confidence and be able to sell the concept as well as costs and timing. All notes, references and vendor quotes must be present at review
• Attend weekly estimating priority and scope meeting
• Present oneself in a professional manner in the office as well as at customer facilities
• Ability to recognize and capitalize on new quote opportunities while at customer facilities
• Initiate and conduct internal kick off meetings (line-up meetings) of the new project to help all team members understand the complete scope of the project
• Participate in post project review meetings to compare what was quoted to what was actually completed

Requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an estimating role
• Strong problem-solving skills, keen understanding of material and labour costs, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Capable of presenting convincing concepts in a professional manner to internal and external customers.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes in the Life Science and Food industries would be considered a strong asset.
• This position requires travel to the US, therefore only candidates who can show proof of vaccination will be considered for the role.