This Technical Assistant role involves analyzing customer requirements, technical designs, and specifications to prepare detailed cost and time estimates for tooling projects. The position supports RFQ processes, prepares cost-effective process plans, and optimizes manufacturing processes across various tool room machines. It requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align on design and manufacturing concepts, maintaining a database of historical costs, and identifying/mitigating manufacturing risks. The role also focuses on continuous improvement of estimation and planning methodologies.
Must Have:- Analyze customer requirements, technical designs, and specifications for cost and time estimates.
- Support RFQ processes and customer proposals with accurate estimation data.
- Prepare detailed process plans meeting drawing requirements cost-effectively and without compromising quality.
- Define and optimize manufacturing processes across tool room machines for effective utilization and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with design and production teams for alignment on cost-effective concepts.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of historical costs, vendor quotations, and estimation templates.
- Identify manufacturing process risks and propose mitigation strategies for cost and technical feasibility.
- Continuously improve estimation and planning methodologies based on feedback and project outcomes.