CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Manufacturing Cost Estimator position with reputable company in which to use my past experience to become a valued member of the team.
CORE COMPETENCIE
Experience in costs engineering, project, NPI and program management for the automotive industry.
Thorough knowledge of metal fabrication process.
Ability to read blueprints to determine process.
Excellent rapport with customers - building loyal, repeat business.
Concrete familiarity with custom part design.
Proficient with ERP, Solidworks, AutoCAD, MS-Project and Microsoft Office Suite, MAC OS
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under pressure and tight deadlines
Ability to prepare project estimate, bid and schedule
Ability to communicate clearly with multiple customers in a bid meeting environment
Professional Experience
Estimator:
2009-2015
Reviewed proposal specification and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Reviewed design options and manufacturability recommended by product designers; adopt best practices based on cost, engineering process, availability of materials and/or other factors.
Prepared Costing Sheet based on product design and manufacturing process
Update Sales Forecast and Quote log
Ensure that estimate reflect current costs and that the costing database is kept up to date.
Ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of customer quotation documentation.
Conduct detail analysis of completed estimate including benchmarking against similar product.
Liaise with China and India supplier on quotations, as required.
Obtain cost of materials, outside services and labor
Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by email and telephone
Project Coordinator:
2014-2015
Initiated new product launch and kickoff new Product
Generate Project Timeline and follow-up; manage project within team members which includes weekly meeting, timing plan and Outsourcing (raw material).
Provided technical support and assistance in to sales group on costing, new products and engineering changes as required.
Participated and assist in the studies of material costs, production processes, RFQ review, Feasibility study, Estimating & Quotations to T1 customers.
Assisted client to design application amid internal capabilities
Analyzed communication needs of customer and consult with engineers regarding technical aspect
Post order contract with customers to obtain and offer information with specifics of an order, delivery dates and
scheduling updates
Assisted in organizing and preparing of orders and initiate work order process
Coordinated APQP activities and ensure are implemented as per customer requirements through life of program
Retrieved, Process and upload data to Customer Portal.(APQP Update)
Support finance, sales, engineering (generate drawings, models using math data) and purchasing as required.
Negotiating & dealing with suppliers (component, steel mill and tooling) in order to finalize project costing to meet target price.
Prepared initial Routing, packaging instruction & Setup sheets for various processes which includes perforation, tube bending, ram forming, machining, stamping, welding & various assemblies.
Inside Sale:
2009-2014
Prepare and submit quotations
Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by email. telephone, and personal visit
Keep sales records and generate monthly reports from Visual Manufacturing
New business development and maintain existing business
Negotiate terms of sale and services with customer
Sell OEM to new and existing businesses and industrial establishments.
Ultra Exhaust Systems (Mississauga, ON)
Project Coordinator/Estimator: 2014 –2015(contract)
Active Exhaust Systems (Scarborough, ON)
Estimator: 2013 – 2014(contract)
Custom Manufacturing Ltd. (Toronto, ON)
Inside Sales /Estimator 2009 – 2012
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, 1991 – 1995
Karachi University, Karachi,
Automation and Robotics 2002 – 2005
Centennial College, Toronto, ON
Solidworks Certification 2014 – 2015
Seneca College, Toronto, ON
References Available Upon Request.