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Job summary:
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking to add a Quote Engineer located in Milpitas, California.
The Quote Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the quoting and business development process by preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, analyzing customer requirements, and collaborating cross-functionally to develop pricing strategies. This role helps drive operational excellence by identifying cost optimization opportunities, improving quoting processes, and ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer requests while supporting organizational growth and profitability.
What a typical day looks like:
- Complete the detailed Cost models for each quote, ensuring correct processes, content and verify all assumptions with Business teams and operations
- Follow all necessary internal documented processes required for quotes
- Participate in Quote Strategy / Attend Kick-Off calls
- Detailed technical review of customer documentation as necessary
- Build and manage relationships with site engineering resources
- Check & balance of manufacturing site and sales team to ensure profitability
- Create cost models for budgetary or quick turn quotes when demand requires
- Cost Model data manipulation / Cost & Price roll-up / VAM Creation based on docs and quote strategy
- Site engineering and Finance Cost and operations communication
- Review any cost model inputs provided by sites for accuracy
- Ensure financial viability and accuracy of cost models used
- Documentation of any cost activity for future changes and/or evaluations
- Provide financial evaluation for the BDM Team on quote
- Provide final pricing and financial assumption to be included in quote letter
- Cost model improvement plans
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor’s Degree Finance or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Industry
- 4+ years Supervisor experience
- 4+ years Quote Engineering/ Financial / Product Evaluations/ Commodities
- Expert in Microsoft office
- Expert in Excel & PowerPoint
- Expert Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 08-24-2026 Job Posting End DateThe base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$93,000.00 USD - $127,900.00 USD AnnualJob CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRelocation: Not eligibleIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent experience in the manufacturing industry
- 4+ years of supervisor experience
- 4+ years of experience in quote engineering, financial evaluations, product evaluations, or commodities
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Expert written and verbal communication skills
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.
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