Quoting/Costing Engineer

Wls-Stamping; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WLS Stamping in Highland Heights, OH is seeking an entry-level Quoting Engineer to support the Business Development team by preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for metal stamping and fabrication work. You will review customer prints and RFQs, calculate material, tooling, and labor costs, and help convert inquiries into won business.

This role offers broad exposure to stamping processes and collaboration with engineering, tooling, and production, building a hands-on understanding of

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology preferred; relevant experience considered.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, quoting, estimating or engineering support; stamping or fabrication exposure a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and 3D CAD models or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, prints, specs, and 3D models to define scope of stamped parts.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including material, tooling, secondary ops, and labor.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes for outside processing and tooling.
• Build and track quotes using quoting software and ERP to completion.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production to assess manufacturability and cost-saving opportunities.
• Communicate RFQ requirements and answer technical questions during quoting.
• Maintain quote records, follow up, and track win/loss results.
• Support pricing strategy and proposal prep for Business Development.
• Learn press capabilities, tooling design, and fabrication processes for quoting.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost calculations

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Quoting software

3D CAD software

Job 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