Job Description

Company Overview

Meridian Lightweight Technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the PDE - Quoting team leader, the incumbent is responsible for preparing product price recommendations for the use of Meridian management in its marketing activities. Compiling or preparing presentations, quote models, reports, graphs and charts of data developed. Analyzing trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions and other areas. Adapting to the organization's use of new developments in the field of financial planning and control.

Major Responsibilities of Position

Prepare, maintain, and update costing data base as to status of Business Development, Advanced Engineering and Product Engineering. Identify product cast-ability and complexity. Utilize and maintain the quotation model and ensure the model reflects current cost information and practice. Gather and retain pertinent data on tooling costs, capital costs and component costs. Gather and retain pertinent data on existing products (e.g. cycle times, shot/part weight ratios, overhead rates, etc. Maintain effective communication with all Meridian die cast facilities. Determine the effect of tolerances on the manufacturing process. Present and/or prepare material for technical presentations to customers. Complete cost estimating section of Tooling Manufacturing Order procedure and Capital Expenditure Request. Update the quote models per forward program procedure from initial to run-at-rate. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Rights

Authority to engage outside vendors on obtaining quotes for capital, tooling and component estimates for new products. Authority to engage any Meridian facility/department necessary for information to complete quotations.

Contacts

Supplier to Business Development Group for timely delivery of quotations. Customer to Corporate Purchasing for capital, tooling and component quotes. Customer to Advanced Engineering Group on information related to new products. Customer to GTC Engineering/Manufacturing Plants on technical specifications related to new products.

Educational and Certification Background

1) Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering or equivalent -

Essential

2) 5-10 years of related experience -

Essential

Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):

Strong manufacturing background and knowledge of different processes including machining and assembly Die casting process general knowledge Microsoft Office Professional, highly skilled within Excel specifically Presentation Skills Records/Information Management Time/Priority Management Problem Solving and Analysis Understanding of part prints ("blueprint" reading) and CAD software use Geometric tolerancing. Financial analysis tools Excellent communication skills both oral and written Working in Teams Working experience with Plex Platform Fluency in English Ability to work extended hours as required Ability to Travel
All positions at Meridian support the safe production of quality magnesium and aluminum castings.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,800.00-$76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Strathroy-Caradoc, ON (N7G): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

related : 5 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person