Quote Specialist

Overview Ash/Tec, Inc (Ashland Technologies, Inc) is a fast paced, diversified, and integral partner for OEMs throughout several industries and manufacturing sectors. Ashland specializes in supportive Job-Shop Manufacturing of CNC components and commercial fabrications. Ashland provides high-quality products with full in-house capabilities including DFM, CNC and manual machining, welding, laser cutting, finishing, and assembly. With 2 locations in Central Pennsylvania, we are strategically positioned to service customers with timely products and convenient material transportation. Since 1996, Ashland has set high standards for our clients, vendors and personnel which allow for today\'s and tomorrow's success. We are expanding our team to respond to our customer's demands and improve our services, lead times and overall customer experience. Position Goal The Quote Specialist will capture all RFQs to create and maintain a timely response to customer requests with fast and accurate production quotes. Lead internal communications for improved client engagements on all submissions, while building a strong and versatile customer support experience. To streamline the review process with technology driven workflows, during drawing and model interpretations to analyze the manufacturability of the part(s). Position Responsibilities and Expectations The Quote Specialist will act as the inbound inquiry liaison between Ashland and our customers, providing superior service and communication that meets or exceeds our internal and external customer needs. Will support and lead all RFQ, order releases and order inquiry communications to ensure timely response and opportunity management. Must accurately estimate and valuate the costs to complete machining, fabrication, and finishing demands for all RFQs with precision. This role is hands-on and execution focused. Critically responsible for turning customer RFQs into clean, production ready quotes that support efficient manufacturing and profitable work. The ideal candidate will have experience in both CNC machining, and fabrications. However, a candidate with high level experience in either is required. Key Duties Understand capabilities and limitations of equipment and processes. Maintain an RFQ-to-Quote turnaround of 48 hours Interpret 2D and 3D drawings and models Support basic Design to Manufacturing (DFM) considerations Effective and efficient utilization of estimation software and ERP systems Maintain costing database for future reference and reporting Assist in contract/ purchase order review Review and process all orders for production throughput Participate in pre-production kick off and Go/No-Go review discussions Work Location Hybrid with heavy remote opportunity. During the onboarding and training process, candidate will be required to visit and work within our manufacturing facility in Hegins, PA. Once established, all daily responsibilities will be performed remotely. Occasional travel to Hegins facility required as needed for large project collaboration and new equipment or software implementations. Company computer, Accessories and home office support provided. Reports to The Quote Specialist will report to the Director of Sales, while working in tandem and on behalf of production. Meaning this position will be client communication and estimation focused, while maintaining alignment with production at all aspects of manufacturing reality. Position Requirements Technical Skills Ability to read technical drawings and 3D models Familiarity with GD&T fundamentals Strong computer skills required Experience with or exposure to CAD (SolidWorks or similar) Machine programming software Estimating software ERP systems (Fulcrum a plus) Excel proficiency required Typing proficiency (minimum 60 WPM) Background Associate degree in technical field or Tech school graduate in CNC Machining Welding Manufacturing Technology Engineering Technology Entry-level candidates with strong digital skills encouraged Additional Strengths AI tool familiarity (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) Comfort working in digital workflows Interest in manufacturing processes Impact of Role This role extends far beyond traditional estimating. It is a position at the center of strategic transformation. The Quote Specialist will help shift Ashland Technologies from manual quoting to intelligent collaboration, from simple cost calculation to true value creation, and from being viewed as a transactional vendor to becoming a trusted strategic manufacturing partner. In doing so, this position plays a key role in helping both Ashland Technologies and its customers operate in a faster, smarter, and more fully integrated manufacturing future. J-18808-Ljbffr