Senior Quoting Engineer

LISI • Big Lake, MN

6d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Reporting to the VP of Technical Solutions, the Senior Estimating Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates and customer quotations for new and existing business opportunities. This role applies advanced technical knowledge of manufacturing processes to evaluate product specifications, develop cost models, and support profitable quoting decisions. This is a senior-level individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, costing, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong understanding of machining and medical device manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated experience leading complex RFQs
• Strong blueprint reading 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 regulated medical manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS ideally)
• Experience supporting customer negotiations
• Lean or continuous improvement experience
• CAD and blueprint reading expertise

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for RFQs
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models
• Develop cost models including labor, materials, overhead, and tooling
• Validate routing and process assumptions with Engineering and Operations
• Estimate cost impact of design changes and engineering revisions
• Ensure quotes align with established margin targets
• 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 between 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, vision
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Voluntary benefits
• Supplemental life/AD&D insurance
• Company’s 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members
• Long-term disability coverage
• Short-term disability for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service
• Paid holidays
• Personal holidays
• MN Safe and Sick Time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior