Proposal Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 08-19-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-19-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quote Engineer located in Columbia South Carolina. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations, the Quote Engineer will be the technical and financial expert on the quote team. The role of the Quote Engineer is to coordinate with the BDM, sites, Quote Project Managers and other resources and to build and manage cost models for quotes. Quote Engineers use their technical knowledge of the process, finance and other tools to develop accurate quotes to support Flex business proposals. What a typical day looks like: Complete the detailed Cost models for each quote, ensuring correct processes, content and verify all assumptions with Business teams and operations Follow all necessary internal documented processes required for quotes Participate in Quote Strategy / Attend Kick-Off calls Detailed technical review of customer documentation as necessary Build and manage relationships with site engineering resources Check & balance of manufacturing site and sales team to ensure profitability Create cost models for budgetary or quick turn quotes when demand requires Cost Model data manipulation / Cost & Price roll-up / VAM Creation based on docs and quote strategy Site engineering and Finance Cost and operations communication Review any cost model inputs provided by sites for accuracy Ensure financial viability and accuracy of cost models usedDocumentation of any cost activity for future changes and/or evaluations Provide financial evaluation for the BDM Team on quote Provide final pricing and financial assumption to be included in quote letter Cost model improvement plans Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree - Finance or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Industry 4+ years Supervisor experience 4+ years Quote Engineering/ Financial / Product Evaluations/ Commodities Expert in Microsoft office Expert in Excel & PowerPoint Expert Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) Benefits Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain Relocation Eligible for domestic relocation only Is Sponsorship Available? No Equal Opportunity Statement Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Company Culture Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! #J-18808-Ljbffr