Manufacturing Estimator

Job Title: Manufacturing Estimator

Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days

Get to Know Us: 

Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with Accenture’s digital transformation capabilities to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, and Malaysia, ensuring regional expertise and global strength.

The Position:

The Manufacturing Estimator is a key member of the business, responsible for developing estimates for custom manufactured components, assemblies and third-party components in a timely manner while delivering the Eclipse vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture. The incumbent is responsible for supporting Account Management – Applications Engineering and Sales Account Managers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible for costing manufactured components from component drawings, assembly drawings and weldments at the quotation stage
• Review customer drawings, identify all processing (machining, heat treat, coating, etc. and quality requirements
• Provide accurate manufacturing estimates for customer BTP (Build to Print) Drawings and Eclipse custom components based on in house capabilities or outsource vendors
• Generate market accurate labour, material and processing cost estimates for custom manufactured components
• Seek input from and provide continuity between sales / applications and operations for the manufacturing estimates
• Collaborate internally with production to understand capability and capacity of in-house resources available to manufacture components. Work closely with machine shop, fabrication and outsourcing
• Create Bills of Materials from customer prints for raw materials and purchased components for costing.
• Engage with Supply Chain for costing support
• Provide input in optimizing the estimation of custom manufactured components
• Proactively recognize issues, initiate action, assist in problem solving and evaluate results on major issues
• Continuously seek cost new and effective solutions for custom manufactured components
• Compile manufacturing hours and material cost for internal repeat projects based on actuals
• Ensure confidentiality agreements are in place with vendors or potential vendors
• Maintain profitability in the Eclipse assembly department
• Provide long lead estimates on raw material or outsourced processing
• Familiarity with the Nuclear industry is ideal
• Expertise in manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, heat treatment, annealing, coating, etc.
• Must have significant experience working in a manufacturing environment that includes machining and fabrication
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and provide support for Applications to ensure a successful kick-off process
• Liaise with quality control for costing support
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Has successfully completed a certificate of Qualification for Tool & Die, General Machinist, Industrial Mechanic Millwright or equivalent experience
• Post-Secondary in Business management and Supply chain Management is considered an asset
• Knowledge in SolidWorks and AutoCad would be an asset
• Solid experience with Excel 
• Must have knowledge in types of materials, troubleshooting and set-up experience

• A minimum of 6 years work experience in the custom automation industry
• Requires significant manufacturing knowledge
• Professional verbal communication and business acumen
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Must be self-motivated and lead by example
• Knowledge of ISO requirements
• Knowledge of Nuclear program requirements
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of Supply Chain management
• Knowledge of raw materials used in manufacturing
• Knowledge of secondary processes ie: heat treating, coatings and plating
• Knowledge of different machines and processes for manufacturing custom parts

What We Offer:

•    Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues
•    Three weeks of vacation and five paid personal days (to start)
•    RRSP matching program
•    Free snack program

Why Join Us:

Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.
Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name – to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.

Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify hresources@eclipseautomation.com. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.