(JD)

Position: Quotation Engineer – Machine Shop Division (Valve & Défense Components)

Department

Marketing / Estimation / Business Development

Reporting To

General Manager / Head – Business Development

Location

Machine Shop Division

Key Responsibilities

RFQ Review

- Receive and review customer RFQs.
- Study engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Identify missing information and seek clarification from customers.

Technical Feasibility

- Review material specifications.
- Evaluate machining feasibility.
- Analyse GD&T; requirements.
- Assess manufacturing capability.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Cost Estimation Prepare cost estimates based on:

- Raw material
- Machining cycle time
- CNC/VMC/HMC/Turning operations
- Tooling and fixtures
- Programming time
- Inspection and testing
- Heat treatment
- Surface treatment/coating
- Packing and dispatch
- Logistics
- Overhead expenses
- Profit margin

Process Planning

- Develop preliminary manufacturing process plans.
- Determine machine sequence.
- Estimate setup time.
- Estimate machining time.
- Identify special tooling requirements.

Supplier Coordination

- Obtain quotations for outsourced processes.
- Coordinate with approved vendors.
- Compare supplier costs.

Quotation Preparation

- Prepare commercial quotations.
- Prepare cost sheets.
- Prepare technical compliance statements.
- Maintain quotation records.

Customer Support

- Respond to technical queries.
- Participate in technical discussions.
- Support customer audits when required.

Continuous Improvement

- Maintain quotation database.
- Review actual manufacturing cost versus estimated cost.
- Improve estimation accuracy.

Responsibilities

- Cost estimation
- Process planning
- Manufacturing feasibility study
- Customer RFQ handling
- Vendor cost analysis
- Quotation preparation
- Technical documentation
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Coordination with internal departments




- Support new business development

Required Skills

Technical Skills

- CNC machining knowledge
- VMC/HMC machining
- CNC Turning
- 5-Axis machining (preferred)
- Valve component machining
- Defense component manufacturing
- GD&T; interpretation
- Process planning
- Cutting tool selection
- Fixture concepts
- Cycle time calculation
- Cost estimation
- Production planning
- ISO 9001 requirements
- AS9100 knowledge (preferred)
- Defense quality requirements
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP/MRP software

Soft Skills

- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving

Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (with relevant experience)

Experience

- 3–8 years in machining quotation/estimation.
- Experience in valve, oil & gas, defense, or aerospace precision machining industries preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- RFQ response time
- Quotation accuracy
- Quote win ratio
- Estimation accuracy
- On-time quotation submission
- Cost competitiveness
- Customer satisfaction
- New business conversion
- Reduction in estimation errors

Knowledge Requirements

- Precision machining
- Valve manufacturing
- Defense component standards
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- GD&T;
- CNC machining processes
- Manufacturing costing
- Quality standards (ISO 9001)
- Inspection methods
- Material specifications
- Tooling and fixtures

Authority

- Prepare and submit cost estimates for management approval.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchase, and Engineering departments.
- Request technical clarifications from customers.
- Recommend process improvements and cost optimization opportunities.

This JD is suitable for an ISO 9001:2015-certified machine shop manufacturing precision valve, oil & gas, and defense machined components. Conduct : 90871 54800 /96552 31567.

Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Quotation Engineer (Kaniyur)
🏢 Sri Maalathi Engineering Industirees
📍 Kaniyur