Job Description

PRODUCT QUOTERS / MANUFACTURING ESTIMATORS — TWO EXPERIENCE LEVELS

A growing manufacturer of engineered industrial equipment is expanding its engineering and commercial team. We are seeking both an early-career Product Quoter and an experienced Manufacturing Estimator.

These positions turn customer specifications into accurate, competitive proposals—helping the company win new business while protecting profitability.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare product quotations and manufacturing cost estimates
• Review RFQs, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and BOMs
• Calculate materials, labor, purchased components, and manufacturing costs
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Operations, and Sales
• Maintain accurate pricing within ERP/MRP and estimating systems
• Communicate with customers regarding quotations and technical questions
• Improve quoting accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time
• Support engineered products from initial concept through production

PRODUCT QUOTER / ESTIMATOR I

This opportunity is ideal for someone beginning a long-term career in manufacturing, engineering, or technical estimating.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related discipline preferred
• Equivalent manufacturing or technical experience will be considered
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• ERP experience is helpful but not required
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and work across multiple departments

PRODUCT QUOTER / ESTIMATOR II

This opportunity is designed for an experienced estimator who can independently develop accurate, profitable quotations for engineered equipment.

Qualifications:

• Strong manufacturing estimating and quoting experience
• Agricultural equipment manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience quoting fabricated equipment, conveyors, material-handling systems, OEM machinery, or similar engineered products
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer specifications
• ERP/MRP system experience
• Business acumen with the ability to balance competitive pricing and profitability

WHY CONSIDER IT?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative engineering and operations environment
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Direct involvement in highly engineered products from concept through production

For immediate and confidential consideration, email your resume to:

Hillary Cooley
Executive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
gpac – Growing People and Companies
hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.