Quotation Specialist

SOMACIS, Inc. – Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer for 50+ years

Job Title: Quoting Specialist

Department: Sales 

Location: San Diego Area, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours. On-site

Pay Range: $23.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience

Reports To: Director of Sales

Company Overview: 

SOMACIS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), serving a diverse range of industries including Aerospace, Avionic, Military, Commercial, and Medical Applications. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner and supplier of high-performance PCBs.

Position Description:

As a Quotation Specialist at Somacis, you will be responsible for reviewing customer requests for quotes (RFQs) and preparing accurate, competitive, and timely pricing for PCB fabrication. The Quoting Specialist works closely with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure quotes reflect true production capability, cost, and lead time, and plays a direct role in winning new business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer RFQ packages, including Gerber files, drill files, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications, to determine manufacturability and cost.
• Prepare accurate, timely price quotes for PCB fabrication based on board specifications, material requirements, and production capability.
• Communicate with customers and internal sales staff to clarify specifications, negotiate terms, and answer questions on submitted quotes.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, and manufacturing to confirm feasibility, material availability, and realistic lead times before quoting.
• Track and report on quoting activity, including quotes completed, turnaround time, markup, and win/close rates.
• Maintain accurate and organized quote records in the company's ERP or quoting system.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes with customers and sales representatives to support conversion into confirmed orders.
• Research and resolve pricing discrepancies, technical questions, or material/vendor delays in coordination with other departments.
• Stay informed on PCB fabrication processes, materials, and industry pricing trends to keep quotes accurate and competitive.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field preferred.
• Prior experience in quoting, estimating, or customer service within a PCB fabrication or electronics manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret Gerber files, fabrication drawings, and customer technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of PCB fabrication processes, materials, and industry terminology (layer stack-up, surface finish, IPC standards).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP or quoting software a plus.
• Familiarity with CAM software or PCB design review tools a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quotes simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to explain technical and cost trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• As a supplier to aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries, this position may require access to ITAR-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Company Sponsored Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Life, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 6 Company Holidays with an additional 3 floating holidays 
• Shift Differential

Eligibility: This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Note: Job descriptions aim to provide accurate overviews of roles without exhaustive detail. They serve as reference points for fair pay considerations.

Somacis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital