Senior Quoting & Cost Analyst

Paragon Manufacturing LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Manufacturing LLC in Everett, WA is seeking a Quoting Specialist to build accurate cost estimates for RFQs and rebids in a high-mix, build-to-print manufacturing setting. You will translate customer requirements and engineering data into structured quote packages reflecting material costs, labor, and tooling.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Business Operations to validate methods, standardize assumptions, and ensure quotes are executable and timely.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, or cost analysis in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Experience building cost estimates including material, labor, and outside services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and customer requirements to determine full scope, complexity, and feasibility prior to building estimates.
• Build detailed cost estimates incorporating material costs, labor estimates, outside services, and non-recurring engineering or tooling costs.
• Coordinate with Engineering for validation of manufacturing methods and design-for-manufacturability implications on cost.
• Coordinate with Operations for labor standards, process routing inputs, and production cycle time estimates.
• Coordinate with Business Operations for current material costs, supplier lead times, and sourcing inputs.
• Identify approved suppliers for new BOM items and coordinate sourcing inputs to ensure quote readiness.
• Ensure quotes are complete and aligned with actual production capability before submission.
• Prepare professional quote packages with clear cost breakdowns and assumptions.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

BOMs & specs

Excel cost modeling

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Production management software

Job description

Paragon Manufacturing LLC in Everett, WA is seeking a Quoting Specialist to build accurate cost estimates for RFQs and rebids in a high-mix, build-to-print manufacturing setting. You will translate customer requirements and engineering data into structured quote packages reflecting material costs, labor, and tooling.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Business Operations to validate methods, standardize assumptions, and ensure quotes are executable and timely.