Product Quote Executive (Manufacturing Costing)

• Manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities and prepare accurate and competitive quotations within required timelines.

• Review customer requirements, Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering drawings and technical specifications for product costing.

• Analyse material, labour, manufacturing, tooling, packaging, logistics and other relevant costs to develop accurate cost estimates.

• Evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, order quantity, lead time, tooling and other commercial considerations.

• Perform product cost, selling price, margin, annual volume and price-break analysis to support competitive and profitable quotations.

• Coordinate costing inputs with Sales, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and other cross-functional teams.

• Support quotation activities for new product introduction, prototypes and other manufacturing requirements.

• Identify key cost drivers and work with relevant teams on cost reduction, alternative materials/processes and value-engineering opportunities.

• Maintain accurate quotation records, costing assumptions, historical pricing and supporting documentation.

• Support continuous improvement, digitalisation and automation initiatives to improve quotation accuracy, efficiency and turnaround time.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in product costing, quotation/RFQ, sourcing, engineering, supply chain or manufacturing is preferred.

• Good understanding of manufacturing cost structures, including material, labour, manufacturing processes, tooling and logistics costs.

• Able to read and interpret BOMs, engineering drawings and technical specifications for costing purposes.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, machining, surface finishing, mechanical/electrical assembly or system integration would be an advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, PivotTables and data analysis.

• Familiarity with ERP, quotation or costing systems such as SAP, Agile or equivalent would be an advantage.

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.

• Able to manage multiple RFQs and priorities within required timelines.

• Good communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.