Section Manager Estimating Tool and Die

Job ID: R10631
Job Title: Section Manager Estimating Tool and Die
City,State: Windsor, ON, CA
Job Family: Tooling & Stamping Operations
Posted On: June 27, 2025

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Job Description

Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Estimating Tool and Die in our Windsor, Ontario, Tool and Die facility. The Manager Estimating Tool and Die is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the estimating department for tool & die and stamping projects for creating and maintaining CAD Data. The ideal candidate will have prior Management and Estimating experience, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package and career advancement opportunities. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, planning, sales, and production departments to develop accurate, competitive, and profitable quotes

  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the estimating department for tool & die and stamping projects.

  • Review and assign quoting requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

  • Develop and maintain cost models, pricing templates, and estimation tools.

  • Analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to produce detailed cost estimates.

  • Coordinate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to verify manufacturing feasibility and capacity.

  • Ensure estimates reflect accurate material, labor, machine time, and overhead costs.

  • Participate in make-vs-buy decisions and assess risk factors for each estimate.

  • Review and approve final quotes prior to submission to customers or sales.

  • Track and report quoting success rates, identifying opportunities for improvement.

  • Mentor and develop junior estimators and support succession planning efforts.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating accuracy and process efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

  • 5+ years of experience in tool & die or stamping manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory estimating role.

  • Strong knowledge of stamping processes, tooling design, machining, and materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Tool & die processing experience an asset
  • Experience in engineering and design preferred

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Cleveland-Cliffs”), is an equal opportunity employer and complies with its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or other protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation. Cleveland-Cliffs requires all prospective employees to undergo a pre-employment background check.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or other needs based on protected human rights grounds. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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