Quoting/Costing Engineer in Highland Heights, Ohio at WLS Stamping Company

Position Summary:

The Quoting Engineer supports WLS Stamping's Business Development team by preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for metal stamping and fabrication work. Working closely with engineering, tooling, and production, this entry-level role reviews customer prints and RFQs, calculates material, tooling, and labor costs, and helps convert inquiries into won business. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career candidate to build a broad, hands-on understanding of metal stamping and fabrication processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review customer RFQs, prints, specifications, and 3D models to determine the scope of work for stamped and fabricated metal parts.

• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates, including raw material, tooling, secondary operations (welding, finishing, assembly), and labor.

• Obtain and compare vendor quotes for outside processing, raw materials, and tooling as needed.

• Build and track quotes using the company's quoting/estimating software and ERP system through to completion.

• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to evaluate manufacturability and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Communicate with customers to clarify RFQ requirements and answer basic technical questions during the quoting process.

• Maintain accurate quote records, follow up on outstanding quotes, and help track win/loss results.

• Support the Business Development team with quote turnaround, proposal preparation, and pricing strategy.

• Learn and apply knowledge of press capabilities, tooling design, and fabrication processes (laser cutting, forming, welding) to quoting work.

• Assist with special costing projects, price list updates, and continuous improvement of the quoting process.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

•2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, quoting, estimating, or engineering support role; internship experience in metal stamping or fabrication is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and 3D CAD models, or strong aptitude to learn.

• Basic understanding of metal stamping and fabrication processes (progressive dies, laser cutting, press brake forming, welding), or willingness to learn on the job.

• Strong math and analytical skills, with comfort working through cost calculations and spreadsheets.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or quoting software is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple quotes and deadlines at once.

Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable asking questions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment