Quoting Engineer

EXALTA Group's; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA Group's in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is looking for a skilled professional to develop production quotations and sales estimates. This role requires a significant depth of expertise in manufacturing processes to ensure accurate and profitable quotes for customers.

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years in manufacturing, with strong skills in CNC programming and a familiarity with medical devices. Join our collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our quoting processes.

Qualifications

• 3 years of quoting experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in a precision machine shop.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Critically analyze customer quote requests and develop quotations.
• Determine manufacturability of parts and sequence of operations.
• Partner with internal teams to obtain cost and quote information.

Skills

Quoting experience

Manufacturing experience in a precision machine shop

CNC programming

Medical device manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Epicor ERP system

CNC lathes

5-axis mills

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the development of production quotations and sales estimates using supplied prints and specifications; analyze requested and ordered product for costs and required information; provide an advanced level of expertise in manufacturing and assembly related to quoting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Critically analyze customer quote requests; develop quotations for customers based on interpretation of blueprints defining manufacturing processes and product cost analysis.
• Determine manufacturability of the part and sequence of operations that need to be quoted.
• Partner with Customer Service, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing and Customers to obtain information needed for developing costs and corresponding quotes.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Production Manager to develop setup and cycle times, material selection, and process development for components and assemblies to be quoted.
• Develop quotes that meet company expectations for profitability.
• Identify gauge and fixture requirements.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with developing processes and process improvements.
• Create routings in ERP specifying processes, setup, production times; adding notes to the router clearly identifying process per operation.
• Track and report quoting metrics including how many quotes result in customer orders.
• Customer follow up on quotes that did not result in orders.
• Interact with internal and external customers as necessary.
• Develop manufacturing processes at the quoting level in the ERP system.
• Work with supplies to obtain quotes and delivery information for outside processing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• 3 years of quoting experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in a precision machine shop.
• Experience and knowledge of secondary operation processes including assembly, molding, heat treat, passivation, polishing, and welding.
• Experience and knowledge of CNC programming (lathes & mills), setup and operation of CNC equipment; understand the capabilities of CNC lathes, 5‑axis mills, Swiss machines, and robotic equipment.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Thorough understanding of raw materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control practices.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, processes, and capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of blueprints and GD&T; thoroughly understand GD&T callouts and how to interpret them.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and measuring tools and equipment.
• Proficient in machine shop math.
• Experience in ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multi‑discipline, cross‑cultural environment and at all levels of organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as autonomously.
• Capable of handling stressful situations and managing conflict.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize work.
• Computer literate in various software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• ERP system experience required; Epicor software preferred.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work environment consists of time spent in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Includes potential exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Includes potential exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Includes potential exposure to coolants and oils.
• Work environment is temperature controlled.

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to sit or stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.