1sft Technical Solutions Engineer

Volt Information Sciences Inc
Escondido, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 69K

Job location

Escondido, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
Business Software

Job 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program, Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

  • Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About the company

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