Cost Estimator

Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping Canada Holdings Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping Canada Holdings Inc. in Windsor, Ontario seeks a Cost Estimator to collect and analyze data to estimate manufacturing costs for cold/hot stampings, assemblies, and secondary costs.

The role coordinates engineering, tooling, production, quality, purchasing, logistics, and finance to ensure on-time, on-budget programs while meeting customer requirements. Strong teamwork and self-motivation are valued in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College or University Degree in technical discipline.
• At least 5 years in automotive and/or stamping environment.
• Willingness to travel to the US.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify cost factors including production time, materials and labor.
• Travel to jobsites to gather information on materials, labor and other costs.
• Read customer drawings, design docs and prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Sales and other teams to develop estimates.
• Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Use Siemens NX and Excel to calculate estimates.
• Evaluate cost-effectiveness of products and suggest improvements.
• Work with sales to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Develop project plans for project duration.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Technical degree

Bachelor's in Business or Engineering preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

Excel

Job description

Location: Windsor, ON Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for a Cost Estimator in our Windsor, Ontario Stamping Facilities.

The Cost Estimator is responsible for the collection and analysis of data in order to estimate the factors required to manufacture our product (Cold/Hot Stampings, assembly, and miscellaneous secondary costs). This role serves as the primary customer contact and coordinates cross-functional teams including engineering, tooling, production, quality, purchasing, logistics, and finance to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork skills, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
• Travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other
• Read customer GDT and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to develop and validate estimates.
• Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues
• Use computer software to calculate estimates(Mainly Siemens NX, and excel)
• Evaluate a product’s cost-effectiveness or profitability
• Recommend ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable
• Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
• Develop project plans for the duration of the project

Minimum Qualifications:

• College or University Degree in technical discipline
• At least 5 years in automotive and or stamping environment
• Able to travel to US

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Business or Engineering preferred

The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $90,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Cleveland-Cliffs”), is an equal opportunity employer and complies with its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or other protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation.

Cleveland-Cliffs requires all prospective employees to undergo a pre-employment background check.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or other needs based on protected human rights grounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-[phone].

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.