Estimator - Manufacturing

Answer Precision Technologies (APT) is a world-class Manufacturing Technology Centre headquartered in Kitchener Ontario. We work with our customers every step of the way from design and development through to build and production, offering constant support and expertise to deliver precision gauges and fixtures, custom molds and tooling, and advanced automation systems. Guided by integrity, innovation, and collaboration, we turn complex manufacturing challenges into practical, reliable solutions that perform on the production floor.

Our Team is growing! We are looking for an Estimator!

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing costs, preparing estimates, and developing proposals for various projects. The Estimator supports the Sales Teams and is responsible for the completion of estimates and proposals in a timely and efficient manner. A solid understanding of automation systems, jigs & check fixtures, and tooling in the automotive and other industries is beneficial for this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Estimating and Cost Management: Prepare and analyse estimates for time, cost, materials, and labour. Calculate expenses such as labour hours, material costs, and machine time to provide competitive quotes. Track costs based on RFQs and maintain a database with indices, exchange rates, and productivity metrics.
• Proposal and Reporting: Draft budgets, quotations, and proposals for review and submission. Archive estimating documents post-completion and report on KPIs to measure performance.
• Support Functions: Assist with technical training, respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, assist with document management
• Travel Requirements: Travel may be required to customer sites, tradeshows and other industry events, therefore all travel documents (licence, passport, etc.) must remain valid
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in technical sales, applications engineering, estimating, project engineering, automation, tooling, or custom manufacturing
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with custom automation, assembly equipment, fixtures, tooling, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical and manufacturing principles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Effective organizational and communication skills, especially in a team environment, to convey information in a   concise manner and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret production drawings, BOMs, and manage multiple projects and jobs
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar is an asset
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem solving and analytical skills

This is a new position that we are looking to fill, there is one vacancy.

Salary will be determined based on experience.

APT does not use AI in their recruitment process.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) Answer Precision encourages applications from people with disabilities to apply. When possible, we will make the necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support all aspects of the recruitment process.

Answer Precision Technologies is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of - age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, skin colour, relationship status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Answer Precision Technologies wishes to thank all applicants but only those individuals chosen for an interview will be directly contacted.