Hybrid Quoting Engineer bei RCI Adventure Products

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Quoting Engineer

Reports to: VP of Sales and Marketing

• Job Type:

  • Full-time

  • Exempt

• Location:

  • Allegan, MI

Company Profile:
The RCI Adventure Products (RCI) team is wholeheartedly focused on bringing fun to the world by creating profitable adventure entertainment attractions for business owners across the globe. RCI is dedicated to hardworking and career-oriented individuals who are as passionate about their work as they are about their lives. Our success is centered around a fun company culture, excelling in execution and being energized to make a difference. We are a place where every employee can make a difference - and it all starts with you! 

Job Summary: 
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quoting Engineer to join our team specializing in the design and fabrication of customized amusement products. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with sales, design, engineering, and project management to generate accurate, timely, and margin-protective quotes based on customer specifications and product customizations.

The ideal candidate understands both manufacturing processes and cost estimating and can translate customer needs into buildable and costed proposals.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer inquiries, drawings, and specifications to determine feasibility and scope of work

• Collaborate with Engineering to define custom modifications to standard models

• Calculate material, labor, subcontract, and overhead costs for each custom job

• Develop and deliver accurate quotes, estimates, and technical proposal documents and sales contracts

• Maintain cost databases and pricing tools to ensure up-to-date and consistent quoting

• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing and Project Management during pre-sale and handoff phases

• Review historical job performance to refine future estimating logic and pricing accuracy

• Identify scope gaps, risks, and special requirements for unusual customizations

• Track and support change orders that impact original quotes during execution

• Contribute to continuous improvement in the quoting process and margin performance

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Knowledge/Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

• 2+ years of experience in quoting, estimating, or technical sales support, ideally in fabrication, custom equipment, or amusement industry

• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, fabrication drawings, and production timelines

• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software; ERP or quoting platform experience is a plus

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical specs

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Experience working with themed attractions, amusement rides, or customer entertainment equipment, preferred

• Familiarity with CAD tools or ability to review engineering drawings in SolidWorks/AutoCAD, preferred

• Knowledge of OSHA, ASTM, or amusement ride safety standards, preferred

• Cost control r margin analysis experience, preferred

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; reach with hands and arms; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers and other individuals; be able to hear well; see clearly and up close.  Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.