Axiom Group consists of several companies dedicated to serving the needs of both Automotive and non-Automotive companies by providing engineering solutions to component challenges. Formed in 1987, Axiom continues to lead the industry with investments in technology, World Class Manufacturing methodologies and innovative engineering solutions.

Axiom is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and benefits and global employment opportunities. Corporate offices are located within North America.

Are you a Quoting Guru? Better yet, are you passtionate about the Automotive industry? You might just be the person we need!

Where does the Quoting Assistant fit in?

As the Quoting Assistant you will be responsible for facilitating quoting activities, approving inputs, ensuring manufacturability, managing projects, and correcting documentation, quality and manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate should have a thorough knowledge and working background in Plastic Injection/Automotive manufacturing, component level technical understanding and have excellent customer service skills and supplier relations skills including negotiating and follow-up.
 

What you can expect as our next Quoting Assistant:

• Receive and prepare RFQ (Request for Quote) based on customer requirements creating screen dumps of part with dimensions for visual reference
• Download data from customer websites and file properly and discuss issues/concerns/requirements with customer
• Keep quote log of all quote activity- organize quotes by customer within part specific folders
• Obtain current pricing and any other pertinent information for materials selected specific to each part
• Decide proper cavitation of tool based on annual requirements, part complexity and size
• Send math data out to tool shops to quote molds as well as check fixtures
• Prepare quote sheet in appropriate format to be submitted for management review & approval
• Submit finalized quotes to customer using format and method requested (customer website, email etc.
• Accept Purchase Orders (P.O) awarded from quotes, comparing all information on P.O to quote, ensuring all details are the same; including ensuring quoted parameters match actual P.O. Example: Cycle time, weight etc.
• Support program launch and sourcing
• Enter historical data information into database as required
• Ensures compliance to IATF-16949 systems and procedures
• Work with program management to explain cost to customer cost analysts when required
• Other duties as assigned

Are you our next Quoting Assistant?

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering or related field
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment an asset
• Impeccable oral and written communication & presentation skills, with the ability to interface with management
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Proficient with CAD software (NX/CATIA/Solid works)
• Strong relationship building skills (internal & external stakeholders)
• Customer advocate- able to effectively communicate client needs to the organization simultaneously balancing organizational requirements
• Proactive view to identifying & driving financial benefits for our clients
• Proven successful launches of previous programs (on time & on budget) an asset
• Ability to think & execute strategically and is results oriented
• Self-motivated individual with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi task as required
• Experience in the Automotive Industry is an asset