Senior Quoting Engineer

Precera Medical; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Precera Medical, located in Big Lake, Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Estimating Engineer to prepare accurate cost estimates and customer quotations. This role requires strong engineering knowledge and provides an opportunity to impact quoting decisions significantly.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in estimating within a manufacturing environment, familiarity with CAD, and strong analytical skills. A comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $90,000-$115,000 are offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, costing, or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex RFQs.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for RFQs.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
• Develop cost models including labor, materials, overhead, and tooling.
• Validate routing and process assumptions with Engineering and Operations.
• Estimate cost impact of design changes and engineering revisions.

Skills

Quoting/Estimating

Machining

Medical Device Manufacturing

Blueprint Reading

CAD Familiarity

Financial Acumen

Cross-Functional Leadership

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems (IFS ideally)

Cost Estimating Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Technical Solutions, the Senior Estimating Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates and customer quotations for new and existing business opportunities. This role applies advanced technical knowledge of manufacturing processes to evaluate product specifications, develop cost models, and support profitable quoting decisions. This is a senior-level individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for RFQs
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models
• Develop cost models including labor, materials, overhead, and tooling
• Validate routing and process assumptions with Engineering and Operations
• Estimate cost impact of design changes and engineering revisions

Profitability & Analysis

• Ensure quotes align with established margin targets
• Support review of pricing prior to submission
• Perform post-award cost validation and basic variance analysis
• Provide cost analysis support to Finance as requested
• Coordinate RFQ activity between Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply ChainParticipate in technical reviews and program kick-off meetings
• Summarize key cost drivers and assumptions for internal stakeholders

Process Support

• Maintain estimating tools, templates, and cost databases
• Identify opportunities to improve quoting accuracy and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, costing, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong understanding of machining and medical device manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated experience leading complex RFQs
• Strong blueprint reading and CAD familiarity
• Advanced financial acumen and margin analysis capability
• Proven cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated medical manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS ideally)
• Experience supporting customer negotiations
• Lean or continuous improvement experience
• CAD and blueprint reading expertise

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 annually. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.