Quote Specialist

Company & Position Overview:
MIC GROUP (MIC) provides comprehensive machining and electro-mechanical assembly solutions to the most complex of manufacturing challenges. With advanced vertically integrated manufacturing services, MIC supports customers from new product development to final production through concurrent engineering services, quick turnaround prototypes, production runs, and continuing cost improvements. MIC's headquarters is in Brenham, TX. For more information on MIC, please visit: www.micgrp.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Quote Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive quotes for prospective and existing customers. This includes collaborating closely with Sales, Operations, and other departments within the organization to ensure all quotes are aligned with the company pricing strategies. The ideal candidate has a results-orientated mindset, possess strong communication skills, is detailed oriented, has experience using ERP and MRP systems to locate customer information, and a proven track record in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ DUTIES

• Prepare quote proposals, including review of specifications, purchase orders, Terms & Conditions, estimating cost of machined parts, fabricated parts and assemblies
• Getting an estimated cost of outside processes and materials
• Putting together a bid package
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends as required
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Job Skill Requirements

• MRP and ERP system knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand the manufacturing process
• Must be comfortable manipulating spreadsheets
• Reading prints and drawings
• Performing basic cost benefit analysis
• Ability to interpret complex part drawings.
• Material knowledge
• Good communication skills. Must be able to interact with customer and intercompany engineering, manufacturing personnel, sales and outside vendors.
• Computer literate, including accessing the web
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organization skills

Education

• High school or equivalent; associates degree or higher a plus but not required.

Experience

• Prior machine shop estimating experience or minimum of 5 years machining experience

MIC is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, veteran status or any other status that is protected by LAW.

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