Job Description

Our people are METHOD's greatest strength.

Come and join the team and be part of a great culture while enjoying the pursuit of new products and continual growth.

We are a

growing

Design, Engineering & Manufacturing company based in South Surrey with clients across North America. Our 40-person team manufactures everything from one-off custom products for the entertainment industry; to high volume products for a specific customer, to in-house products and systems, and sells them through a variety of distribution channels to multiple markets and customer segments.

If you are an energetic, creative, driven and excited about manufacturing, cost estimating and design, you might be the perfect fit to join our team as an

Technical Designer & Estimator.

OVERVIEW:

The Technical Designer & Estimator is responsible for the technical design & estimating of custom products created for single customers. You will work with customers to understand their needs and find solutions to those needs that align with the company's goals and objectives, working from the initial stages of the design process through to final and detailed design for manufacturing. You will prepare estimates of cost - first rough then more detailed - and specifications for internal review and proposal and presentation materials for the sales team. You are the connection between the customer and the company, from a technical design perspective.

The ideal candidate for this role is more technician than designer, more estimator than ideator. The technical requirements of the role (estimating cost, specifications, BOMs, shop drawings) will be more of your focus than conceptual design work. You are fluent in Excel and experienced in Solidworks, using both (and other tools) to bring customers' initial ideas, rough sketches, or fully specified drawings to life. If you are someone who thinks technically

and

approaches design challenges creatively, this could be the perfect role for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with customers to produce the optimal design for each product, maintaining a customer focused mindset; considering cost, manufacturing methods and all other factors which would impact a product's success; and finding the best combination of competing needs to achieve a high-quality product Estimate costs for products using in-house estimating tools to enable the sales team to negotiate the contract with the customer Prepare technical designs of client-driven products from initial design through release to manufacturing, representing the needs of the customer while balancing the capabilities and capacities of the manufacturing team Produce production ready Solidworks models, drawings, BOMs, specifications and other details to fully communicate the requirements for the project to the manufacturing team

REQUIREMENTS:

A demonstrated ability to think analytically (in terms of costs and specifications) and creatively (in terms of physical designs and conceptualizing in 3D space) A degree or certificate in an advanced education program related to design and/or manufacturing Minimum 3 years of experience in the design department of a manufacturing company Proficiency in 3D Modelling software (SolidWorks), including modeling, rendering and drafting principles and techniques and GD&T Proficiency with Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience with ERP/MRP systems, specifically with multi-level BOMs and product specifications Solid understanding of manufacturing constraints and processes with an ability to estimate cost Adaptability to be able to work with both technical and non-technical customers An ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) an asset A strong positive temperament and an optimistic approach to problem solving A natural diligence and attention to detail and a passion for producing high quality work in a timely manner.

OUR VALUES

Collaboration Customer Focused Agility Passion Innovation Accountability

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our greatest asset is our people. In addition to our dedicated, family atmosphere we offer:

Competitive wages On-going career development programs Multiple company events

(Culture Club)

Vacation & paid time off Extended health care Dental care Disability and life insurance
Thanks to the collaborative and supportive culture, METHOD is always progressing and understands the importance of growing as a team.

If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application!

For more information about METHOD, please visit www.methodinnovates.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Surrey, BC V3Z 5T1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

CAD Tech or Industrial Designer: 5 years (preferred) Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred) SolidWorks: 3 years (preferred) MRP: 3 years (preferred) MS Office Suite: 3 years (preferred) Microsoft Excel: 3 years (preferred) mfg cost estimating: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-23