Manufacturing Quoting Specialist — Drive Cost Insights

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Quoting Specialist in the Grand Rapids, MI area. This role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates by reviewing drawings, lead times, and supplier pricing to create competitive quotes for customers.

Responsibilities include maintaining quote logs, coordinating with engineering and production, and updating pricing as project details change. A manufacturing background and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing quotes or estimates in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.
• 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

ERP

Salary

CRM

Process Improvement

Excel

Microsoft Office

Sales

Communication

Manufacturing

Cost Reduction

Education

Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

ERP

SAP

CRM

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Quoting Specialist in the Grand Rapids, MI area. This role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates by reviewing drawings, lead times, and supplier pricing to create competitive quotes for customers.

Responsibilities include maintaining quote logs, coordinating with engineering and production, and updating pricing as project details change. A manufacturing background and strong Excel skills are preferred.