Manufacturing Quoting Specialist - Cost Estimator

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to analyze customer requests, assemble cost estimates, and prepare proposals for standard and custom products. You will work with engineering, production, and sales to gather required inputs and utilize ERP/quoting software to manage quotes and customer data.

Strong math, communication, and deadline-oriented skills are essential. This full-time role offers exposure to manufacturing pricing and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in a quoting or sales support role within manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Strong math aptitude and analytical skills for accurate cost estimation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal teams and customers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple quotes and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requests, specs, and blueprints to determine costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to gather quote inputs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for standard and custom products.
• Use ERP systems and quoting software to manage quotes and data.
• Communicate lead times and product information to customers.
• Review supplier quotes for materials and outsourced services.
• Maintain pricing databases and historical quote records.

Skills

Quoting experience

Interpret BOMs

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Multi-quote management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to analyze customer requests, assemble cost estimates, and prepare proposals for standard and custom products. You will work with engineering, production, and sales to gather required inputs and utilize ERP/quoting software to manage quotes and customer data.

Strong math, communication, and deadline-oriented skills are essential. This full-time role offers exposure to manufacturing pricing and collaboration across