Entry Level Quoting Specialist

Entry Level Quoting Specialist

Element has an opportunity for an Entry Level Quoting Specialist. The Quoting Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for aerospace special processes. The estimator analyzes engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to determine process routings, labor times, and material costs, ensuring bids are competitive, accurate, and compliant with aerospace standards.

Salary : $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 / yr DOE

Responsibilities

Review RFQs, engineering drawings, and specifications to identify required special processes in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards (e.g., NADCAP), and company capabilities.

Break down manufacturing and processing requirements into discrete operations, defining labor, material, tooling, and overhead cost elements.

Develop accurate labor-hour estimates based on time studies, historical data, and industry best practices.

Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production teams to validate technical feasibility and process flow.

Identify potential risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for efficiency.

Ensure all estimates comply with aerospace customer specifications, industry standards, and applicable certifications.

Prepare and present cost breakdowns, quotations, and supporting documentation to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.

Monitor industry trends, process innovations, and regulatory changes that may affect cost structures or competitiveness.

Skills / Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or related field preferred; however, equivalent aerospace experience will also be considered.

3+ years' experience in aerospace manufacturing, preferably in special processes (precision cleaning, coatings, NDT, etc.).

Working knowledge of aerospace specifications and NADCAP requirements.

Experience reading and interpreting aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, and process specifications.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following : age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.