Application Engineer, Cost Estimation
About The Position
The Application Engineer, Cost Estimation is a key member of the Quoting Team, responsible for technical estimation and cost development of custom manufactured assemblies. This role supports the full quote-to-order process by translating customer drawings and specifications into accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), labor estimates, and manufacturing cost models. This is a manufacturing-focused engineering role with a strong emphasis on technical quoting, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The Application / Quoting Engineer partners closely with Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to deliver accurate, competitive, and timely quotations that support business growth and margin objectives.
Requirements
- 2-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering support, estimating, or technical quoting roles
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- ERP / MRP system experience
- Demonstrated experience developing BOMs, labor estimates, and cost breakdowns
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, specifications, and customer documentation
- Strong analytical skills, with understanding of manufacturing cost drivers
- Ability to make sound assumptions and decisions with incomplete or ambiguous data
- Ability to balance speed and accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Effective collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams
- Ability to follow established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Must be a “U.S. Person,” which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees, or otherwise be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Contract manufacturing experience
- Willingness to obtain IPC certification if not currently certified
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support quoting and production readiness
- Prepare detailed labor estimates and manufacturing cost models for custom assemblies
- Identify cost drivers including materials, labor, tooling, and process requirements
- Support quote revisions, re-quotes, and engineering changes, including variance analysis
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to define scope and requirements
- Translate customer requirements into manufacturing assumptions, routing, and process steps
- Evaluate manufacturability and identify risks, gaps, or opportunities in design and process
- Enter and maintain BOM, labor, and routing data within ERP and quoting systems
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of data used for quoting and downstream operations
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations to validate cost assumptions and manufacturing approaches
- Communicate technical and cost-related considerations and trade-offs clearly to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the improvement of estimating tools, templates, and quoting processes
- Apply knowledge of materials, components, and manufacturing processes (cable, harness, electromechanical assemblies)
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of business needs
Benefits
- high-performance culture of ownership, responsibility, and accountability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
