Quoting Specialist | Grandville, MI

Salary Range: $54,000 - $84,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a quoting specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Grandville area seeking experienced Quoting Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Quoting Specialist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Grandville in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Grandville area that seek skilled Quoting Specialists. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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 keep records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.
• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after order award.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers under deadlines.

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in purchasing or supply chain.
• Associate or bachelor 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inside Sales Representative, Applications Engineer, Bid Specialist, Estimator, Cost Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Sales Engineer, Quote Coordinator, Proposal Specialist, Pricing Analyst

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.