Senior Cost Engineer

Manufacturing cost estimating and quoting for the medical device industry

MANIFEST Technology is hiring a Senior Quoting Engineer to prepare accurate and timely cost estimates and customer quotations for new and existing business opportunities. Reporting to the VP of Technical Solutions, this senior-level individual contributor will apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes to evaluate product specifications, develop cost models, and support profitable quoting decisions. This role has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Direct Hire; W-2 US Citizen and GC Holders only;
No C2C

Full-time

$90,000 - $115,000 annually; eligible for company bonus program

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotations for RFQs.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models to understand product requirements.
• Develop cost models that include labor, materials, overhead, tooling, and related manufacturing assumptions.
• Validate routing and process assumptions with Engineering and Operations.
• Estimate the cost impact of design changes and engineering revisions.
• Ensure quotes align with established margin targets and support pricing reviews prior to submission.
• Perform post-award cost validation and basic variance analysis.
• Provide cost analysis support to Finance as requested.
• Coordinate RFQ activity between Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Participate in technical reviews and program kick-off meetings.
• Summarize key cost drivers and assumptions for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain estimating tools, templates, and cost databases while identifying opportunities to improve quoting accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, costing, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of machining and medical device manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex RFQs.
• Strong blueprint reading and CAD familiarity.
• Advanced financial acumen and margin analysis capability.
• Proven cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Experience in a regulated medical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems; IFS experience is ideal.
• Experience supporting customer negotiations.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience.
• Advanced CAD and blueprint reading expertise.