About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Materials Quote Analyst (Corporate) to support new-business quoting and manufacturing planning for electronics and electromechanical products, with a particular focus on PCB assembly and regulated markets (Aerospace & Defense). This role analyzes bills of materials (BOMs), sources component pricing and lead times, and helps produce accurate, competitive quotes in collaboration with supply chain, engineering, and operations teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Support material estimating for customer RFQs and manufacturing quotes.
• Review BOMs, approved vendor lists (AVLs), engineering drawings, statements of work, and customer documentation to identify material and sourcing requirements.
• Collect supplier pricing, lead-time, minimum order quantity, and availability data from approved vendors and sourcing systems.
• Analyze electronic components, hardware, consumables, and other manufacturing materials related to PCB assembly and electromechanical builds.
• Maintain material costing spreadsheets, quote support documentation, and sourcing analysis records.
• Coordinate with supply chain, configuration engineering, manufacturing cost engineering, and operations to ensure accurate quotes and material planning.
• Identify alternate components, sourcing risks, and material availability concerns that may impact quotes.
• Monitor supplier responses and follow up on pricing or sourcing inquiries.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for material estimating and quoting workflows.
• Assist with quote-to-actual comparisons, material cost variance analysis, and sourcing trend evaluation.
• Perform additional duties and ad-hoc analysis to support quoting and program teams.

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of bills of material (BOMs), manufacturing documentation, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and numerical skills.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, component descriptions, manufacturer information, and sourcing documentation accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet quoting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, quoting, and operations.
• Willingness and ability to learn electronics component terminology and material estimating methodologies.
• Ability to travel domestically ~5–10% annually.
• ITAR / citizenship requirement: Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Sponsorship is not available.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• ~1 year of experience supporting supply chain, purchasing, estimating, manufacturing support, or related analytical work (internships considered).
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or contract manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, sourcing platforms, or supplier databases.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement practices.

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Key Metrics & Focus Areas

• Accuracy and completeness of material cost estimates and sourcing analysis.
• Timeliness and responsiveness supporting customer RFQs and quoting activities.
• Accuracy of BOM review and supplier pricing.
• Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Participation in process improvement to increase estimating accuracy and speed.
• Quality and organization of material estimating documentation.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Exempt, full-time position with annual salary (Confidential Client provides compensation based on experience, education, and relevant skills).
• Estimated salary (source job listing): $48,274 per year (estimated).
• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company-paid basic life and disability insurance with optional buy-up coverages.
• 401(k) with company match (50% match up to 6%).
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal career growth opportunities.

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Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Primarily seated work at a computer with frequent use of office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching; may lift up to 15 pounds.
• May occasionally enter manufacturing areas; PPE and safety compliance required.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

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Why Join

• Contribute to quote wins in high-reliability industries (Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Industrial).
• Work with cross-functional teams and industry leaders while building expertise in electronics sourcing and material estimating.
• Opportunities for career growth and learning within a manufacturing organization that promotes from within.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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