Senior Quoting Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Quoting Engineer prepares accurate, timely cost estimates and customer quotations for new and existing business opportunities. The role applies advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes to evaluate product specifications, develop cost models, and support profitable quoting decisions. It is a senior-level individual contributor position with no direct supervisory responsibility. The position supports the company’s Minnesota sites in Big Lake and Coon Rapids and is onsite at one of those locations, with occasional travel between them. It reports to the Technical Solutions Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or associate degree, or certificates, in Engineering, Finance, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in the absence of a degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in quoting, estimating, costing, programming, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong understanding of machining and medical device manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex RFQs.
- Strong blueprint-reading skills and CAD familiarity.
- Advanced financial acumen and margin analysis capability.
- Proven cross-functional leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a regulated medical manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP systems, ideally IFS.
- Experience supporting customer negotiations.
- Lean or continuous improvement experience.
- CAD and blueprint-reading expertise.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for requests for quotations (RFQs).
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
- Develop cost models that include labor, materials, overhead, and tooling.
- Validate routing and process assumptions with Engineering and Operations.
- Estimate the cost impact of design changes and engineering revisions.
- Ensure quotes align with established margin targets and support review of pricing prior to submission.
- Perform post-award cost validation and basic variance analysis.
- Provide cost analysis support to Finance as requested.
- Coordinate RFQ activity among Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Participate in technical reviews and program kick-off meetings.
- Summarize key cost drivers and assumptions for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain estimating tools, templates, and cost databases.
- Identify opportunities to improve quoting accuracy and efficiency.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
- Voluntary benefits and supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
- Company 401(k) plan.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Short-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
- Paid time off (PTO) based on years of service for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid holidays, personal holidays, and Minnesota Safe and Sick Time.
- Eligibility to participate in the company bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
