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# Technical Solutions Engineer

- **Company:** Volt Information Sciences Inc
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $68,640.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Business Software
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4e9daad4-d358-4850-85bb-de850662c975/sft-technical-solutions-engineer

## 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.

This is a full time opportunity. 5 days a week. 8+ hours per day.