Lead Pricing Analyst

Winchester Interconnect•Garden Grove, CA

16h•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aptiv Interconnect is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to own the technical quoting and estimating process for custom engineered cables, complex harnesses, and electro-mechanical assemblies. The role works across Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Business Development to evaluate customer requirements and Technical Data Packages (TDPs), develop accurate and competitive pricing models, and deliver comprehensive quotes that support customer needs and internal profitability targets. The analyst leads the quoting process from initial RFQ review through delivery of the final quotation package. The position develops cost estimates and pricing strategies, manages the quoting pipeline, calculates manufacturing lead times, and analyzes quote-versus-actual costs. It also supports new product development and NPI pricing, identifies value-engineering and supplier-optimization opportunities, and improves estimating practices and ERP configurations. The role interfaces with customers, sales teams, engineering, and manufacturing supervisors to clarify requirements and ensure estimates reflect technical feasibility, capabilities, and capacity. The position is based at 12691 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, California. It is full-time and reports to the Technical Manager. Compensation is $100,000–$160,000 per year, plus incentive bonus. Employees receive health coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing), Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Applied Science, or an equivalent technical field.
7–10 years of estimating or quoting experience in cable and harness manufacturing or complex electro-mechanical assembly.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
Extensive knowledge of cable manufacturing processes, including extrusion, braiding, shielding, overmolding, and harness assembly, and techniques in an aerospace/mil-spec environment.
Deep understanding of AS9100 quality requirements and interconnect industry standards, including WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610.
Strong understanding of accounting principles related to product costing, material pricing, overhead allocation, and margin analysis.
High proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, including schematics and harness diagrams, and in vendor management, cost modeling, and analytical report development.
Ability to estimate labor hours based on process complexity, statements of work, and bill of materials requirements, and to recommend design-for-manufacturing improvements.
Advanced proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, preferably Visual ERP; Microsoft Project; Microsoft Office Suite; and Google Workspace.
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, VBA/macros, complex financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills, with the ability to work with customers, sales teams, and senior leadership.
Demonstrate the company’s Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) core values.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an aerospace/defense environment.
Start-up experience.
Experience with Visual ERP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical quoting, from initial RFQ review through preparation and delivery of final quotation packages for engineered cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and bulk cable builds.
Develop comprehensive cost estimates and detailed pricing analyses using Visual ERP and advanced Excel modeling, covering materials, labor, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Create market-aligned and value-based pricing models for custom engineered products, new product introductions, and repeat production runs.
Manage the quoting pipeline, establish systematic RFQ review protocols, and provide weekly status updates to sales and leadership on quote status, pricing recommendations, and competitive analysis.
Calculate manufacturing lead times based on material availability, supplier lead times, internal manufacturing capacity, and technical complexity.
Calculate non-recurring engineering costs, tooling requirements, test equipment investments, and setup costs for new product bids.
Support corporate margin targets by incorporating cost analysis, value-engineering opportunities, and supplier-optimization data into quoting.
Monitor quote-versus-actual cost performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions using measurable KPIs and continuous-improvement processes.
Develop and validate Visual ERP estimating configurations, including multi-level BOM structures and cost roll-up methodologies.
Perform cost analysis during new product development to support pricing decisions.
Work directly with customers and sales teams to clarify technical requirements, communicate proposal details, and ensure quote packages are comprehensive and professional.
Coordinate with engineering teams and manufacturing supervisors to ensure quotes reflect current capabilities, capacity constraints, and technical feasibility.
Lead implementation of estimating and quoting best practices to improve accuracy and efficiency and reduce quote response time.
Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.