Job Overview

Ritch-Meyer Machine & Tool Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Manufacturing Estimator & Production Scheduler to join our growing team.

This position plays an important role in both our sales and manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing customer requests for quotation (RFQs), developing accurate manufacturing cost estimates, preparing customer quotations, and managing production schedules within our Epicor ERP system.

Working closely with management, engineering, machining, and other shop personnel, this individual will evaluate new manufacturing opportunities, determine the resources and processes required to complete jobs, and ensure work is effectively scheduled throughout the shop.

Our work is highly varied, ranging from complex plastic injection molds and high-pressure diecast molds to trim dies and custom machined components. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and an interest in understanding how products are designed and manufactured.

We are a rapidly growing company that continues to invest heavily in equipment, technology, and our people. This position offers an prospect to take ownership of important business processes, improve how we operate, and grow alongside the company.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating & Quoting

- Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical specifications to determine project scope and requirements.

- Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotations for:

- Plastic injection molds.





- High-pressure diecast molds.

- Trim dies and related tooling.

- Custom machined and made-to-print components.

- Determine the appropriate manufacturing processes, machining operations, labour requirements, material requirements, and estimated production hours for each project.

- Calculate estimated costs for materials, labour, machining time, subcontracted services, and other project-related expenses.

- Consult with machining, mold making, and management personnel to establish realistic manufacturing times and costs.

- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for materials, components, and outside services.

- Identify potential manufacturing challenges, risks, and opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability.

- Prepare and submit quotations within established customer deadlines.

- Follow up on outstanding quotations and maintain accurate records of quoted projects.

- Review awarded purchase orders against submitted quotations to confirm scope, pricing, and delivery requirements.

- Monitor estimated job costs against actual production costs and identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy.

Production Scheduling & ERP Management

- Develop, maintain,



and manage the company's production schedule within Epicor ERP.

- Schedule jobs and operations across machining, mold making, assembly, and other manufacturing departments.

- Review current workloads, available machine capacity, labour availability, and material requirements when scheduling new work.

- Establish and maintain realistic production timelines and delivery commitments.

- Monitor job progress and identify scheduling conflicts, bottlenecks, and potential delivery delays.

- Coordinate with shop personnel and management to adjust priorities as required.

- Ensure jobs are properly scheduled and that manufacturing operations are sequenced efficiently.

- Review job routings, estimated hours, operation sequences, and scheduling information in Epicor to ensure accuracy.

- Monitor work-in-progress and provide visibility into upcoming workloads and project status.

- Coordinate with purchasing to ensure required materials, components, and subcontracted services are available when needed.

- Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and delivery concerns to relevant personnel.

- Generate and maintain scheduling reports to help management monitor shop capacity, workload, and on-time delivery performance.

- Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes, production flow, and utilization of shop equipment.

- Assist with ongoing improvements and optimization of Epicor ERP functionality and processes.

General Responsibilities

- Work closely with management, engineering, production, and purchasing to support overall business objectives.

- Maint

📌 Estimator & Production Scheduler Onsite (Wallaceburg, Canada)
🏢 Dover
📍 Wallaceburg