Quoting/Costing Engineer

Socket.dev; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quoting Engineer at Socket.dev supports the Business Development team by preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for metal stamping and fabrication work. This entry-level role reviews customer prints and RFQs, calculates material, tooling, and labor costs, and helps convert inquiries into won business.

This position offers exposure to tooling design, press capabilities, and cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with engineering, tooling, and production teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and interpret customer prints, RFQs, and 3D models.
• Strong math and cost calculation skills, including materials, tooling, and labor costs.
• Experience with cost estimating in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, prints, specs, and 3D models to determine scope of work for stamped and fabricated parts.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including material, tooling, secondary operations, and labor.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes for outside processing, materials, and tooling as needed.

Skills

Cost estimation

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Quoting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Quoting Engineer supports WLS Stamping's Business Development team by preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for metal stamping and fabrication work. Working closely with engineering, tooling, and production, this entry-level role reviews customer prints and RFQs, calculates material, tooling, and labor costs, and helps convert inquiries into won business. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career candidate to build a broad, hands-on understanding of metal stamping and fabrication processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review customer RFQs, prints, specifications, and 3D models to determine the scope of work for stamped and fabricated metal parts.
• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates, including raw material, tooling, secondary operations (welding, finishing, assembly), and labor.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes for outside processing, raw materials, and tooling as needed.
• Build and track quotes using the company's quoting/estimating software and ERP system through to completion.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to evaluate manufacturability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Communicate with customers to clarify RFQ requirements and answer basic technical questions during the quoting process.
• Maintain accurate quote records, follow up on outstanding quotes, and help track win/loss results.
• Support the Business Development team with quote turnaround, proposal preparation, and pricing strategy.
• Learn and apply knowledge of press capabilities, tooling design, and fabrication processes (laser cutting, forming, welding) to quoting work.
• Assist with special costing projects, price list updates, and continuous improvement of the quoting process.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, quoting, estimating, or engineering support role; internship experience in metal stamping or fabrication is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and 3D CAD models, or strong aptitude to learn.
• Basic understanding of metal stamping and fabrication processes (progressive dies, laser cutting, press brake forming, welding), or willingness to learn on the job.
• Strong math and analytical skills, with comfort working through cost calculations and spreadsheets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or quoting software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple quotes and deadlines at once.
• Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable asking questions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment