Quoting Engineer & Cost Estimator — Growth & Rewards

Smf; Minonk (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Wage increases

11 paid holidays plus 3 extra days

Generous PTO (Vacation & Flex Time)

Health benefits package

Life insurance & disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Job summary

SMF, a unit of Etnyre International, seeks a Quoting Engineer / Cost Estimator in Illinois to evaluate RFQs and drive the quote process from receipt to submission. You will work with engineering, sales, and operations to determine material, labor, and quality requirements, ensuring timely responses and competitive pricing.

The role requires an engineering degree and 2–3 years in manufacturing/quality/sales, plus MS Office proficiency and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Associate degree in Engineering or related field is desirable.
• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, and/or sales role.
• Strong working knowledge in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and evaluate customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Determine material, labor, engineering, testing, and quality requirements necessary to produce accurate quotations.
• Process and manage incoming quote requests in a timely and organized manner.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other internal stakeholders to ensure RFQs are reviewed and completed within required deadlines.
• Collaborate with Sales, S&OP, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations to resolve customer or internal issues impacting quotations.
• Maintain and analyze current pricing standards, including the impact of material cost fluctuations on manufactured and purchased products.
• Track, monitor, and follow up on active and historical quotations to support business development efforts.

Skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Education

Undergraduate or Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SMF, a unit of Etnyre International, seeks a Quoting Engineer / Cost Estimator in Illinois to evaluate RFQs and drive the quote process from receipt to submission. You will work with engineering, sales, and operations to determine material, labor, and quality requirements, ensuring timely responses and competitive pricing.

The role requires an engineering degree and 2–3 years in manufacturing/quality/sales, plus MS Office proficiency and strong cross-functional collaboration.