Estimator

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.Job Responsibilities:W​age Range: 85 - 95K/Annually Conduct cost analysis for estimate versus actuals to improve estimating cost models for all product lines we manufacture or outsourceContinually evaluate market trends to establish market valuesCreate and maintain tooling matrices for price comparison and “cost walk” exercisesCreate Global RFQs (Request for Quotation) to be sent out to strategic partners in tooling for quotationDevelop and complete objectives that fit the challenges and priorities of the business planDevelop conceptual tool layout from supplied part data/sketches/part prints including all required actions for demoldDeveloping new cost models for future product linesDocument concerns and assumptions for each tool with optionsEnsure a description of unwanted results or impact of the problem is clearly communicated as part of the problem solving processEnsure the effective communication of the scheduled day-to-day work, and expected results of all tasks to meet all quotation deadlinesEnsure the Quick Quote Book and Market price calculator is up-to-date and actuate containing all quotation related informationInterface with customers to manage relationships and clearly understand scope of estimating projectsLearn to estimate new tool packages taking into consideration all variables of the quoting process (exchange rates, materials, labor etc.) to understand true cost for the purpose of generating customer quotesParticipate in training of individuals to investigate costs and timing associated with the new ideasPossess a complete and comprehensive knowledge of GSS as it pertains to the importing of Cost Models and other quotations and making required changes with the adding or subtracting of componentsPrepare and present and review comprehensive analysis for comparing quoted materials and hours against the actual job performance. Provide trends and directional i...