Quoting Specialist - Jenison Area

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Jenison area that seek skilled Quoting Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• →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.
• →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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Experience with ERP or quoting software.
• 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.

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

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

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.