Quotation Specialist

Quotation Specialist — Printed Circuit Boards

Location: [City, State] Job Type: Full-Time Department: Sales / Estimating Reports To: [Sales Manager / Operations Manager]

About Us

Acorn Assembly LLC is a small, growing manufacturer of printed circuit boards serving customers across many industries. We pride ourselves on fast turnaround, precision engineering, and building long-term relationships with our customers. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a detail-oriented Quotation Specialist to join our team and be a key point of contact for pricing and customer communication.

Position Summary

The Quotation Specialist is responsible for reviewing customer requests for quote (RFQs), analyzing PCB specifications and manufacturing requirements, and generating accurate, competitive, and timely price quotes. This role works closely with engineering, production, and sales to ensure quotes reflect true manufacturing capability and cost, while delivering a smooth experience for customers from initial inquiry through order placement.

What You'll Do

• Review incoming RFQs, Gerber files, drawings, and bill of materials (BOM) to determine manufacturability and quoting requirements
• Calculate accurate pricing based on board specifications (layer count, materials, finishes, tolerances, quantities, lead times) and current shop costs
• Communicate with customers and sales staff to clarify specifications, resolve discrepancies, and answer technical or pricing questions
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to confirm capability, capacity, and lead times before quoting
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in customer files or specs that could affect price or manufacturability, and propose practical alternatives when needed
• Maintain and update quoting records, pricing databases, and customer files in [ERP/quoting software]
• Track outstanding quotes and follow up with customers to support conversion to orders
• Support continuous improvement of the quoting process, tools, and turnaround time
• Assist with special pricing requests, blanket orders, and volume/contract pricing as needed

What We're Looking For

• 2 years of experience in quoting, estimating, or customer service within PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or a related industry
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes, terminology, and specifications (layer stack-ups, surface finishes, materials, IPC classes, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly resolve discrepancies between customer specs and manufacturing capabilities
• Comfortable reading and interpreting Gerber files, fabrication drawings, and BOMs
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and quoting/ERP software (experience with [specific software] a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple quotes simultaneously in a fast-paced, small-shop environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Self-starter who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and contributing beyond a narrow job description

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quoting software
• Familiarity with IPC-6012 / IPC-A-600 standards
• Prior experience in a small or mid-sized manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off / holidays
• 401(k)
• A close-knit team environment where your work directly impacts company growth
• Opportunity to grow with the company as we expand

Acorn Assembly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Acorn Assembly LLC is a rapidly growing technology company in search of a highly motivated, hand soldering technician to join our team. This is a full time position. Acorn offers challenging and rewarding employment with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.