Sales and Engineering - Estimator (Tool & Die Estimator)
About The Position
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 Portland, TN. 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.
Requirements
- Mechanical Engineering (Degree, Technologist or Technician) or C of Q Tool and Die
- Solidworks, Unigraphics NX, or other 3D cad software
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- SolidWorks
- Unigraphics NX
- FastBlank (or other blank unfolding software)
- Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
