Quoting Specialist – Allegan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Allegan (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Allegan, MI is seeking a meticulous Quoting Specialist to join our manufacturing-focused network. The role focuses on updating quotes, calculating costs, and coordinating with engineering and production to ensure feasible lead times and accurate estimates.

We offer opportunities across Allegan County; this network connects you with multiple manufacturers and potential openings, emphasizing long-term fit, compensation, and career trajectory.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing quotes or estimates in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for building and checking cost models.
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers under deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Update quoted pricing when drawings or quantities change.
• Maintain a quote log and keep records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.
• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after order award.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Request material and outside process pricing from approved suppliers.
• Build cost breakdowns for labor, material, tooling, and freight.
• Submit quotes to customers and track their status through follow up.

Skills

Quote preparation

Read drawings

Excel

Machining knowledge

Detail oriented

Customer/supplier comms

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Tools

ERP software

Quoting software

CRM

Job description

Job Description:

Quoting Specialist | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 – $83,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a quoting specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Allegan area seeking experienced Quoting Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Quoting Specialist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Allegan in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Allegan area seeking experienced Quoting Specialists. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Update quoted pricing when drawings or quantities change.
• Maintain a quote log and keep records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.
• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after order award.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Request material and outside process pricing from approved suppliers.
• Build cost breakdowns for labor, material, tooling, and freight.
• Submit quotes to customers and track their status through follow up.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience preparing quotes or estimates in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for building and checking cost models.
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers under deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of material grades and mill pricing.
• Background in purchasing or supply chain.
• Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience quoting for aerospace, defense, or automotive customers.
• Experience with ERP or quoting software.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Pricing Analyst, Inside Sales Representative, Applications Engineer, Bid Specialist, Estimator, Cost Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Sales Engineer, Quote Coordinator, Proposal Specialist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting CRM Compensation Manufacturing Specifications Excel Preparation Finance Engineering Business Training Microsoft Office Sales

Salary Package:

$ 53,000.00 – 83,000.00 (US Dollar)