Quoting/Estimating Engineer

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Quoting/Estimating Engineer developing precision manufacturing cost proposals for Weiss-Aug. Supporting machining operations, feasibility analysis, customer quotations, and cost transparency.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage quote opportunities and meet quotation deadlines
  • Develop detailed cost estimates
  • Conduct feasibility reviews of RFQs and analyze engineering drawings, raw materials, labor, equipment, tooling, and capital costs
  • Review customer models, prints, and specifications for manufacturability; identify risks, tolerances, durometer considerations, and tooling impacts
  • Generate formal customer quotations with assumptions, exceptions, lead times, and commercial terms
  • Develop quotations for modifications and adjustments after the initial order
  • Work with Engineering to validate cycle times, scrap assumptions, and processing details
  • Support Sales and Business Development during customer interactions, RFQs, technical calls, and quote reviews
  • Partner with Supply Chain to verify raw material cost, MOQ, lead time, and purchasing requirements
  • Coordinate with Quality Engineering on regulatory and inspection requirements, including AQL, PPAP, and IQ/OQ/PQ efforts
  • Maintain accurate cost models, work center rates, and quoting templates
  • Refine estimating logic using actual performance data such as cycle time, scrap, and productivity
  • Update the ERP system with validated costing inputs
  • Track quote-to-actual performance and drive cost transparency across the organization
  • Liaise with Business Development Managers, Engineering Innovation Teams, Manufacturing Centers of Excellence, and Executive Leadership to generate accurate costing proposals

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
  • Position may be remote or based in New Kensington, PA, Elk Grove Village, IL, or East Hanover, NJ

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