Location: Gardena, CA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 per year
Ready to lead the team that wins the work?
Every product this company builds starts with a quote, and this role owns that process. Our client is an established electronics contract manufacturer in Gardena that supports aerospace and defense programs. They are looking for a Quoting & Estimating Supervisor to lead their quote team, sharpen the bidding process, and deliver accurate, competitive bids that bring in new business.
If you've built your career in estimating and you're ready to lead a team, or you're already leading one and want a direct hire role with strong benefits, this position is worth a look.
Why You'll Want This Role
- Direct hire: a permanent position with a $75K–$90K salary
- Leadership: build, train, and develop your own team
- Visibility: work directly with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and management, with a real voice in which work the company pursues
- Meaningful work: support aerospace and defense programs
- Full benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop the quote team, including hiring decisions, training, and performance reviews
- Own the quoting process from opportunity identification through final submission
- Keep a high volume of RFQs moving at once while maintaining accuracy and on-time delivery
- Make sure every quote follows costing protocol and supports a profitable outcome
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Purchasing to gather what each bid needs
- Run open-RFQ review meetings with management and sales, and see deliverables through to completion
- Keep customers and internal teams informed during the bid process, and raise potential delays early
- Review bids before submission and support the handoff from bid stage to NPI
- Identify and drive improvements to the quoting process
What You Bring
- 2–4 years of estimating or quoting experience, ideally in electronics contract manufacturing (EMS)
- Up to 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience, preferably in electronics manufacturing
- Working knowledge of the electronic component market and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, technical drawings, and customer data
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, CRM, and ERP/MRP systems
- CalcuQuote experience is a strong plus
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to perform under tight deadlines
- Customer service experience in a manufacturing environment
- U.S. citizenship required due to aerospace and defense contract requirements
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Work Environment
This is an office-based role, mostly seated with computer and phone use. It requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Take the Next Step
Apply today or call Visions Staffing Solutions at (657) 810-1441. All conversations are confidential.
Visions Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.