Quoting Specialist - Grand Haven Area
Job Description:
Quoting Specialist | Grand Haven, MI
Salary Range: $59,000 - $89,000 depending on experience
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a quoting specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Grand Haven area seeking experienced Quoting Specialists to drive results.
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 Grand Haven in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.
The Opportunity
We work with companies in the Grand Haven area that add Quoting Specialists to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.
Usual Responsibilities
- 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.
- Request material and outside process pricing from approved suppliers.
Recommended Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
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
Manufacturing Estimator, Sales Engineer, Quote Coordinator, Proposal Specialist, Pricing Analyst, Inside Sales Representative, Applications Engineer, Bid Specialist, Estimator, Cost Estimator
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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.
Required Skills:
Resume Data Offers Database Support Estimates Raw Materials ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting CRM Compensation Analytical Skills SAP Manufacturing Specifications Oracle Materials Negotiation Preparation Software Engineering Sales Communication
Salary Package:
$ 59,000.00 - 89,000.00 (US Dollar)