Special Products Estimator

Tayco is looking for one enthusiastic and detail-orientated Special Product Estimator to join our Engineering Team. We are a leading office furniture manufacturer based in Etobicoke, proudly serving customers since 1976. We have been Great Place to Work Certified for the fourth year in a row and have won the Best in Manufacturing award in the past. At Tayco, we are driven by our four core values: Efficiency, Ownership, Progressive and Enjoyable Experiences. These values shape our culture and commitment to excellence, making Tayco a dynamic and rewarding workplace.

The Special Products Estimator is responsible for the development and engineering of new product solutions, as well as for ensuring that products meet the design intent, are manufacturing friendly, meet cost targets and meet industry testing and safety standards. The Special Products Estimator will work on multi-disciplinary project teams where achieving consensus and quality are the keys to success.

• →To develop creative and sound engineering product solutions in response to the product directional outline (PDO), manufacturing improvement projects, customer quality claims, and installation issues.
• →Evaluate and assess special product requests for manufacturability, assembly feasibility, cost and logistics
• →Provide price estimates for special products
• →Assist in the creation of price models for standard products
• →To cooperate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that developed products address market needs and customer expectations.
• →To work together with cross-disciplinary project teams to collectively solve product issues including function, manufacturability, technical application /compatibility, testing and installation, etc.
• →To prepare complete and accurate technical documentation for developed product (assembly and part drawings, part specification sheets) and other supporting documentation of all technical aspects of the product using a common database and complying with Tayco’s ISO procedures and internal standards.
• →Interpret the testing requirements as they apply to the products and their application (BIFMA, CGSB, UL CSA, UBC, IBC, etc.). To ensure that the product design complies with all relevant testing requirements.
• →Assist with cost analysis by gathering quotes, reviewing material usage, and supporting value engineering efforts.
• →To liaise with 3rd party suppliers to source components or fabrication solutions.
• →At development hold design reviews, topics include drawings, manufacturing process, capability, efficiency and the plan for quality. Provide documentation, data and other information required for effective launch of products into full production.
• →To contribute to the development of new processes and tools that improve the development process and support Tayco’s position in the industry.
• →To provide engineering knowledge and expertise to other departments in the organization. Support claims and warranty issues with short and long-term solutions
• →To continue to acquire knowledge of industry trends and standards, manufacturing and materials, technology, competitive product and engineering practices, environmental issues and sustainable design principles.
• →Zero defects at launch through quality planning.

• Mechanical Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a product design and manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and experience designing for a variety of manufacturing processes and materials (i.e. sheet metal, plastic, glass, wood)
• Good project and time management skills, experience in handling multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong 3D modeling and detail design using Solidworks or other parametric modeling program.
• Familiarity with ANSI/BIFMA standards.
• Experience with Solidworks PDM is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems for engineering and manufacturing processes is preferred
• Very good communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both in diverse multidisciplinary team environment as well as individually with minimum supervision.

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects may be required.
• Overtime as required.
• May be exposed to hazards associated with manufacturing.
• May be required to use PPЕ.