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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 1sft Technical Solutions Engineer - **Company:** Volt Information Sciences Inc - **Location:** Oceanside, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $68,640.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Software - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=06b0e0b4477abe1b ## About the Role + Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering Support, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred. + 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, customer service, inside sales, estimating, quoting, or commercial support roles. + Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and cost drivers. + Experience working with ERP systems, CRM systems, and/or quoting software. + Strong mathematical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. + Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple quote requests simultaneously. + Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications. * Preferred Skills & Qualifications + Experience reading customer specifications, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation. + Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. + Knowledge of manufacturing costing and production processes. + Experience supporting commercial, sales, or account management teams. + Familiarity with quote management and cost estimating systems. ## Description * Day to Day Responsibilities * Analyze manufacturing requirements including materials, labor, machine time, finishing requirements, tooling, and production processes needed to fulfill customer requests. * Prepare detailed cost estimates using established pricing models, ERP systems, quoting software, and internal costing tools. * Collaborate with engineering and production teams to validate manufacturability, cycle times, capacity, and technical feasibility. * Work closely with commercial and account management teams to ensure pricing aligns with customer expectations and business objectives. * Generate formal customer quotations within required turnaround time expectations. * Maintain quote records, revisions, pricing history, and supporting documentation within internal systems. * Communicate directly with internal stakeholders regarding quote clarifications, production capabilities, lead times, and cost drivers. * Support continuous improvement efforts related to quoting accuracy, quote turnaround time, and process efficiency. * Assist with customer order handoff by ensuring quote details accurately transfer into production planning and order entry systems. * Monitor pricing consistency and escalate non-standard pricing requests when management review is required. * Review incoming customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. * Support commercial team initiatives focused on customer retention, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. 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