Manufacturing Quoting Estimator — Growth Roles (MI)

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking a Quoting Specialist to support manufacturers in the Manistee area. You will collaborate with engineering and production to develop accurate cost quotes, manage quote logs, and update pricing as drawings or quantities change.

Required qualifications include strong cost estimation skills, ERP/quoting software experience, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a quote log and keep records of past and pending quotes.

Skills

ERP

Quoting

Cost Estimation

Pricing

Manufacturing

Excel

CRM

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Database knowledge

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking a Quoting Specialist to support manufacturers in the Manistee area. You will collaborate with engineering and production to develop accurate cost quotes, manage quote logs, and update pricing as drawings or quantities change.

Required qualifications include strong cost estimation skills, ERP/quoting software experience, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.