Manufacturing Quoting Specialist - Accurate Costing & Quotes

The Pivot Group Careers; Allegan (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Allegan, MI is seeking a meticulous Quoting Specialist to join our manufacturing-focused network. The role focuses on updating quotes, calculating costs, and coordinating with engineering and production to ensure feasible lead times and accurate estimates.

We offer opportunities across Allegan County; this network connects you with multiple manufacturers and potential openings, emphasizing long-term fit, compensation, and career trajectory.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Update quoted pricing when drawings or quantities change.
• 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.

Skills

Quote preparation

Read drawings

Excel

Machining knowledge

Detail oriented

Customer/supplier comms

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

ERP software

Quoting software

CRM

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Allegan, MI is seeking a meticulous Quoting Specialist to join our manufacturing-focused network. The role focuses on updating quotes, calculating costs, and coordinating with engineering and production to ensure feasible lead times and accurate estimates.

We offer opportunities across Allegan County; this network connects you with multiple manufacturers and potential openings, emphasizing long-term fit, compensation, and career trajectory.