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Sales Estimator - Manufacturing

Professional Employment Group of Colorado

You'll work at the intersection of engineering, data, and sales — translating customer specs and BOMs into accurate, competitive quotes using our internal costing tools and databases. This is a great fit for someone with a few years of hands-on manufacturing, quoting, or process engineering experience who wants to grow into a specialized, high-impact technical role. What You'll Do

Review customer RFQs, drawings, Gerber files, and BOMs to determine manufacturability and cost drivers

Generate accurate PCB fabrication quotes using estimating software and internal pricing databases

Analyze historical quoting and production data to refine cost models and pricing algorithms

Identify cost-saving opportunities through DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback

Maintain and improve quoting databases, templates, and automated estimating tools

Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to ensure quote accuracy and turnaround speed

Track win/loss data and margin performance to continuously improve estimating accuracy

Support development of quoting algorithms/spreadsheet models that speed up turnaround for standard vs. complex boards

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of experience in PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, cost estimating, or a related engineering role
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros/VBA a plus); comfort building and working with structured databases
  • Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes (layer count, materials, finishes, tolerances) is preferred.
  • Analytical mindset — comfortable working with data sets, cost models, and pricing logic
  • Experience with ERP/MRP or quoting software a plus, not required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple quotes under deadline pressure

Nice to Have

Exposure to SQL or database querying

Experience building or improving cost-estimation algorithms or tools

Background in a PCB fab house, EMS provider, or contract manufacturer

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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