Mechanical Estimator II

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is theglobal leader in the manufacture, installation, and service of automated material handling systems.Our Automotive Factory Automation (AMUS) division seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator for our Novi, Michigan office.

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

Daifuku Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Company provided life and disability plans
• 401K: Fidelity
• 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
• 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
• 11 paid holidays
• Yearly performance bonuses
• PPE Reimbursement

• Estimation of Main Line Materials Handling Systems (body welding, paint & assembly) for automotive manufacturing lines. The materials handling systems include Electrified Monorail System (EMS), Power & Free conveyors (P&F), Skillet conveyors (Platform), Slat Chain conveyors, Vertical Lifts and Parts Carriers. Performs Engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum material handling systems based on best engineering practice or customer requirements.
• Interface with customer engineers when gathering system requirements, then translating the requirement to functional technical specifications.
• Investigate/provide lowest cost material handling alternatives, which meet customer requirements (VA/VE)
• Make technical presentations of material handling solutions to customer engineers.
• Visit customer sites for pre-bid and proposal development.
• Overtime required when Due Date for quote has to be met.
• Travel as required.
• Assist in supplier assessment and business sourcing.

Other Responsibilities:

• Must have experience in system design and implementation in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Automotive manufacturing, strongly preferred.
• Strong skills and experience in estimating total costs for mechanical and structural components of material handling systems. Experience in bid proposals a plus.

• Must be able to perform engineering studies to develop reliable and optimum systems based on our automotive customer's requirements.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD (2000 or higher), Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project.
• Experience with Automotive Customer Specifications.
• Experience communicating regular status to clients, superiors, and peers.
• Basic experience writing hardware specifications.

• Ability to provide immediate supervision to employees, assigning tasks, scheduling shifts, and checking work at frequent intervals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality and inspection requirements, manufacturing processes, and measurement techniques.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.