Sales Engineer / Costing Engineer (Manufacturing / RFQ)

iTalent Company; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

iTalent Company is seeking a results-driven Quotation & Costing Specialist to support complex project pricing and client servicing for EU/US markets from our Hong Kong base. You will analyze RFQs, breakdown costs, and collaborate with engineering, procurement and production teams to build competitive proposals.

The role requires strong numerical skills, MS Office expertise, and fluency in English and Mandarin, with occasional travel to the Dongguan plant.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: Higher Diploma or above in Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in Project Quotation or Cost Estimation.
• Experience with B2B manufacturing or OEM/EMS advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complex Project Costing & RFQ Analysis: Analyze incoming RFQs from major EU/US clients and build cost breakdowns.
• Factory Liaison for Cost Estimation: Coordinate with engineering, procurement and production to gather component costs and feasibility.
• Client Commercial Communication: Serve as the primary contact for quotation inquiries and pricing discussions.
• Account & Pricing Tracking: Maintain quotation databases and support pricing strategy reviews.
• Working Location: Hong Kong with 2 days/week travel to Dongguan plant.

Skills

MS Office

Excel reporting

Excel Macro

SQL

VBA

English

Mandarin

Education

Higher Diploma or above in Engineering/Business

Tools

Excel

SQL

VBA

Job description

Our client:

Our client is a HK-listed global B2B manufacturing group with over 40 years of industry leadership. Serving as a trusted Tier-1 supplier for top multinational corporations, the group operates a strong international network across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, and overseas markets in the EU and US.

Your role:

(Focus: 70% Complex Quotation & Costing | 30% Client Account Servicing)

• Complex Project Costing & RFQ Analysis: Analyze incoming RFQs from major EU/US clients. Calculate multi-variable project cost breakdowns (including raw materials, tooling, manufacturing processes, labor, and logistics) to build competitive commercial proposals.

• Factory Liaison for Cost Estimation: Work closely with internal engineering, procurement, and plant production teams to gather accurate component costs, lead times, and manufacturing feasibility.

• Client Commercial Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for EU/US clients regarding quotation inquiries, commercial negotiations, and pricing breakdowns.

• Account & Pricing Tracking: Maintain quotation databases, analyze project margin performance, and support sales management in pricing strategy reviews.

• Working Location: Hong Kong (with 2 days/week business travel to Dongguan plant)

Requirements:

• Education: Higher Diploma or above in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electronic, Manufacturing) or Business-related disciplines preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in Project Quotation, Cost Estimation, or Commercial/Pricing Analysis within B2B Manufacturing, OEM/EMS, Metal/Plastic Injection, or Industrial Equipment industries.

• IANG / TTPS (Top Talent Pass Scheme) visa holders are welcome.

• Client Exposure: Experience or comfort in communicating with overseas corporate clients (EU / US markets) is a strong advantage.

• Technical & Numerical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for data reporting). Knowledge of Excel Macro, SQL, or VBA is a plus.

• Language Skills: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin (to liaise with overseas clients and mainland factory teams).

• Personality: Analytical mindset, good with numbers, proactive, and willing to travel when required.