Quoting / Estimating Specialist First Tool Group • Dayton, Ohio • On-site • Full-time Quoting / Estimating Specialist First Tool Group • Dayton, Ohio • On-site • Full-timeLocation: Dayton, OH, 45403 About Us First Tool Group (FTG) is a precision manufacturing company serving demanding customers across industrial and consumer markets. Through our family of divisions - JMM, FTC, DMC, FTE, and Amco - we deliver precision components, tooling, and machining solutions that our customers count on. We're growing, and we're looking for a detail-driven Quoting/Estimating Specialist to help us respond to opportunities quickly, accurately, and competitively. The Role As our Quoting/Estimating Specialist, you'll be the engine behind our proposals - translating customer prints, RFQs, and specifications into accurate cost estimates and winning quotes. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, sales, and purchasing to understand what it takes to make a part and price it right. This is a high-impact role: the quality of your estimates directly shapes our win rate, our margins, and our customer relationships. What You'll Do Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, models, and specifications to fully understand part requirements and scopeDevelop detailed cost estimates covering material, machining and labor time, tooling, outside processing, and overheadPrepare and issue clear, professional, timely quotations to customersCollaborate with engineering and production to validate manufacturing methods, cycle times, and routingSource and obtain pricing from suppliers for materials and outside servicesMaintain and refine estimating standards, cost databases, and quoting templatesTrack quote activity, follow up on outstanding proposals, and support win/loss analysisPartner with sales and leadership on pricing strategy for key accounts and new opportunitiesSupport continuous improvement of the quoting process for speed and accuracy What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, or cost analysis in a machining or precision manufacturing environment (CNC machining, tooling, or fabrication preferred)Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and specificationsWorking knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and shop-floor operationsComfort with estimating labor, cycle times, and material costsProficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP or estimating software a plusSharp attention to detail, strong math and analytical skills, and the ability to juggle multiple quotes under deadlineClear written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal teamsPIaf5-
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