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First Tool Group lists this Quoting / Estimating Specialist First Tool Group • Dayton, Ohio • On-site • Full-time opportunity in fairborn, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Quoting / Estimating Specialist First Tool Group • Dayton, Ohio • On-site • Full-time
Quoting / Estimating Specialist
First Tool Group • Dayton, Ohio • On-site • Full-time
Location: 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 scope
Develop detailed cost estimates covering material, machining and labor time, tooling, outside processing, and overhead
Prepare and issue clear, professional, timely quotations to customers
Collaborate with engineering and production to validate manufacturing methods, cycle times, and routing
Source and obtain pricing from suppliers for materials and outside services
Maintain and refine estimating standards, cost databases, and quoting templates
Track quote activity, follow up on outstanding proposals, and support win/loss analysis
Partner with sales and leadership on pricing strategy for key accounts and new opportunities
Support 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 specifications
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and shop-floor operations
Comfort with estimating labor, cycle times, and material costs
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP/MRP or estimating software a plus
Sharp attention to detail, strong math and analytical skills, and the ability to juggle multiple quotes under deadline
Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal teams
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Worksite address
fairborn, OH, 45324, US
Who can apply
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