Cost Estimation Manager - Aurora, Canada - KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH

KIRCHHOFF Automotive GmbH

Verified Company

Aurora, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Tasks:

Manage the activities of the Estimating Department.
Manage and set direction for direct reports, maintaining KIRCHHOFF Automotive procedures and policies.
Determine the cost of producing automotive parts and/or components and assemblies for car manufacturers based on customer requirements.
Directs the activities of the Department and provides support to them during program preparation, program launch, initial production phases, and achievement of engineering standards as well as quality criteria.
Responsible for the development of firstline supervision based on strategic direction.
Maintains positive employee relations and addresses issues in timely manner. Seeks advice/counsel from appropriate sources as required.
Reviews blueprint drawings and Customer Statement of Requirements to determine whether KIRCHHOFF Automotive is capable of producing part/component based on customer quality requirements.
Reviews blank layout and stamping process of part to determine type and cost of material required to establish tonnage of press required to produce part.
Reviews number of parts produced per hour.
Determines if surface treatment, (i.e. galvanizing, painting, etc.) and welding are required and includes in quotation.
Compiles all information and selects a minimum of two sources that can provide a quotation for stamping/die.
Approves quotations and forwards to CEO/Sales.
Visits potential sources to view processes for capability and product quality within standards set by the company.
Provides training to selected internal employees on quotation process and prepares handout material as required.

Your Profile:

Minimum 5 years experience in Tool and Die Design or Tool Making
Sound working knowledge of Production equipment and the manufacturing process in stamping, welding, riveting and automation to ensure valueadded business can be utilized by KIRCHHOFF Automotive
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical and mathematical ability
Effective use of problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Ability to read blue print drawings