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.