Quoting Engineer

INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS COMPANY LLC•Fountain Valley, CA

7d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quoting Engineer (Application Engineer) 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 desk-based 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 direct 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