Manufacturing Cost & Quotations Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

A day in the life

You start the morning reviewing RFQs, studying prints, and deciding what we should manufacture in-house versus what to source from trusted vendors. You build accurate cycle times, material and routing assumptions, and price to target margins—capturing it all in the E2 management system. Midday brings calls with customers to clarify specs and delivery windows. In the afternoon, you audit recently closed jobs to reconcile estimates against actuals, fine-tune time standards, and strengthen profitability. Throughout, you support in-house sales with timely quotes and clear, confidence-inspiring communication—all while working safely.

• Develop precise quotes for parts we can produce in our facility.
• Price work to meet established company profit objectives.
• Evaluate and select qualified outside vendors when outsourcing is appropriate.
• Partner directly with customers to gather complete, accurate technical and delivery information.
• Review completed jobs for accuracy, time adjustments, and profitability improvement.
• Capture and maintain job data, routings, and assumptions in the E2 management system.
• Contribute to in-house sales by responding quickly to quote requests and customer questions.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team.

• On-time delivery commitments for all assigned quotes and jobs.
• Alignment with customer delivery requirements.
• Adherence to quality standards across all processes.
• Safe work practices at every step.

• Fluency in reading blueprints and technical documentation.
• A continuous improvement mindset—ready to analyze, challenge, and refine processes for efficiency.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize multiple projects independently.
• Clear, professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Comfort with computers/ERP systems and basic math.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

The responsibilities listed illustrate key areas of impact and may evolve as business needs change; this posting is not an employment contract.

ERW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.