Quoting/Estimating Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage quote opportunities and meet Quotation deadlines.
• Develop detailed cost estimates.
• Conducts the feasibility of RFQ’s and analyzes data on all factors that affect the cost and manufacturability of the product, including engineering drawings, raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and capital costs.
• Review customer models, prints, and specifications for manufacturability and identify risks, required tolerances, durometer considerations, and tooling impacts.
• Generate formal customer quotations with clear assumptions/exceptions, lead times and commercial terms.
• Develops the quotations of the modifications/adjustments occurring after the initial order.
• Work with Engineering to validate cycle times, scrap assumptions and other processing details.
• Support Sales and Business Development during customer interactions, RFQ’s, technical calls and quote reviews documenting assumptions for tracking purposes.
• Partner with Supply Chain to verify raw material cost, MOQ, lead time and other purchasing requirements.
• Cover coordination with Quality Engineering on regulatory and inspection requirements/expectations (AQL, PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ efforts).
• Maintain accurate cost models, work center rates, and quoting templates.
• Continuously refine estimating logic using actual performance data (cycle time, scrap, productivity).
• Update ERP system with validated costing inputs as required.
• Track quote-to-actual performance and drive cost transparency across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost estimation or a related role in the manufacturing industry, with specific experience in precision machined components.
• Direct experience in medical, automotive or aerospace.
• Experience with ERP systems (PLEX preferred), cost modelling tools and quotation workflows.
• Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or OEM.
• Strong engineering background with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to identify the best possible manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in using SolidWorks or equipment CAD/CAM software packages for estimating and DFM purposes.

Qualifications

This position is at our New Kensington, PA location.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance