COSTING ENGINEER JIGS And FIXTURES

Core Responsibilities

• Component & Material Estimation
• Fabricated Parts: Calculate costs for metallic (Al, SS) and non-metallic (ESD plastics, Delrin) parts by evaluating material weight, machining cycles (CNC/VMC), and finishing processes.
• Bought-Out Items: Source and maintain price benchmarks for:
• Mechanical: Bearings, linear rails, and precision slide ways.
• Pneumatics: Cylinders, DCV valves, and manifold systems.
• Automation: PLCs, sensors (proximity/optical), magnets, and HMI units.
• Electrical: Push buttons, switches, wiring harnesses, and connectors.
• Assembly & Validation Costing
• Estimate man-hours for mechanical assembly, pneumatic plumbing, and electrical wiring.
• Factor in costs for fixture testing, calibration, and $Cpk/Ppk$ validation runs.
• Strategic Financial Analysis
• Conduct Make vs. Buy analyses for custom fixture components.
• Perform Value Engineering (VA/VE) to suggest lower-cost alternatives for non-critical parts without sacrificing precision or safety.