Quoting Specialist

The Pivot Group Network • Shelby Township, MI

20h

About The Position

The Pivot Group Network is building a network of Quoting Specialist talent for manufacturing companies in and around Shelby Township, Michigan, including Auburn Hills, Troy, Rochester Hills, and Lake Orion. Partner companies may not have an immediate opening, but the network may contact candidates when a suitable opportunity arises. The role involves preparing manufacturing cost estimates and customer quotes, coordinating pricing inputs with suppliers, and working with engineering and production teams to confirm feasibility and lead times. The listed salary range is $55,000–$85,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

• 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.
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers under deadlines.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Background in purchasing or supply chain.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience quoting for aerospace, defense, or automotive customers.
• Experience with ERP or quoting software.
• Knowledge of material grades and mill pricing.

Responsibilities

• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after an order is awarded.
• 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 records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed