Manufacturing Quote Estimator

The Pivot Group Careers; Newaygo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Quoting Specialist in Newaygo, MI to develop accurate cost estimates for quotes and collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers.

Responsibilities include maintaining quote logs, validating lead times, and updating pricing as drawings or quantities change. This role offers on-site work in Michigan with growth opportunities in manufacturing quotes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers under deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.
• Experience preparing quotes or estimates in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for building and checking cost models.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a quote log and keep records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.
• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after order award.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Request material and outside process pricing from approved suppliers.
• Build cost breakdowns for labor, material, tooling, and freight.
• Submit quotes to customers and track their status through follow up.
• Update quoted pricing when drawings or quantities change.

Skills

Machining familiarity

Attention to detail

Numbers under deadlines

Clear written/verbal communication

Quote preparation experience

Reading engineering drawings

Strong Excel skills

Education

Engineering or business degree

Tools

ERP software

Quoting software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Quoting Specialist in Newaygo, MI to develop accurate cost estimates for quotes and collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers.

Responsibilities include maintaining quote logs, validating lead times, and updating pricing as drawings or quantities change. This role offers on-site work in Michigan with growth opportunities in manufacturing quotes.