Quoting / Estimating Specialist First Tool Group • Dayton, Ohio • On-site • Full-time

First Tool Group; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Tool Group in Dayton, OH is seeking a detail-driven Quoting/Estimating Specialist to convert customer RFQs and prints into accurate cost estimates and winning quotes. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, sales, and purchasing to understand part requirements and price accordingly.

This is a high-impact role where the quality of estimates shapes margins and customer relationships. If you bring 2+ years in quoting/estimating in machining and strong math, you will thrive in our

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quoting, estimating, or cost analysis in machining or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and shop-floor operations.
• Proficiency with Excel; ERP/MRP or estimating software a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and math/analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings, models, and specs to understand part requirements.
• Develop cost estimates for material, machining, labor, tooling, and overhead.
• Prepare clear, timely quotations for customers.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to validate methods and cycle times.
• Source pricing from suppliers for materials and outside services.
• Maintain estimating standards, cost databases, and templates.
• Track quote activity and follow up on proposals.
• Support pricing strategy with sales and leadership.
• Improve quoting process for speed and accuracy.

Skills

Quoting experience

GD&T understanding

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Estimating software

Job description

Location: Dayton, OH, 45403

About Us

First Tool Group (FTG) is a precision manufacturing company serving demanding customers across industrial and consumer markets. Through our family of divisions — JMM, FTC, DMC, FTE, and Amco — we deliver precision components, tooling, and machining solutions that our customers count on. We’re growing, and we’re looking for a detail-driven Quoting/Estimating Specialist to help us respond to opportunities quickly, accurately, and competitively.

The Role

As our Quoting/Estimating Specialist, you’ll be the engine behind our proposals — translating customer prints, RFQs, and specifications into accurate cost estimates and winning quotes. You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, sales, and purchasing to understand what it takes to make a part and price it right. This is a high-impact role: the quality of your estimates directly shapes our win rate, our margins, and our customer relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, models, and specifications to fully understand part requirements and scope
• Develop detailed cost estimates covering material, machining and labor time, tooling, outside processing, and overhead
• Prepare and issue clear, professional, timely quotations to customers
• Collaborate with engineering and production to validate manufacturing methods, cycle times, and routing
• Source and obtain pricing from suppliers for materials and outside services
• Maintain and refine estimating standards, cost databases, and quoting templates
• Track quote activity, follow up on outstanding proposals, and support win/loss analysis
• Partner with sales and leadership on pricing strategy for key accounts and new opportunities
• Support continuous improvement of the quoting process for speed and accuracy

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, or cost analysis in a machining or precision manufacturing environment (CNC machining, tooling, or fabrication preferred)
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and specifications
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and shop-floor operations
• Comfort with estimating labor, cycle times, and material costs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP or estimating software a plus
• Sharp attention to detail, strong math and analytical skills, and the ability to juggle multiple quotes under deadline
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal teams