Equipment Quoting Specialist

Advastar, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Full suite of health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. in the Kansas City metro area is hiring an Equipment & Quoting Specialist. This role involves creating competitive quotes for processing equipment while interpreting customer requests and coordinating with engineering for accurate proposals.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or have equivalent hands-on experience, along with a strong mechanical aptitude. The position offers a salary range of $80K–$85K and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for understanding equipment systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer requests into competitive quotes for processing equipment.
• Source vendor pricing and lead times for components.
• Coordinate with engineering for accurate proposals.
• Maintain quote records and update CRM/ERP entries.

Skills

Equipment aptitude

Technical quoting experience

Clear communication

Proficiency with CRM/ERP systems

Understanding of mechanical systems

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on equipment experience

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | EQUIPMENT & QUOTING SPECIALIST | Kansas City metro area

A long-established industrial equipment manufacturer in the Kansas City metro area is hiring an Equipment & Quoting Specialist. The role sits at the intersection of technical equipment knowledge and customer-facing quoting for processing equipment, replacement parts, and custom-engineered systems. You will own incoming quote requests end to end — interpreting what the customer needs, pulling vendor and internal pricing, coordinating with engineering on drawings, and turning it into a clean, accurate proposal. This is the right seat for someone with an equipment or engineering aptitude who wants to grow into deep product and application expertise.

• Anticipated $80K–$85K, based on experience
• Annual bonus eligibility (CIP)
• Full suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision, PTO
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00, in-office

OVERVIEW

• Turn incoming customer requests into accurate, competitive quotes for processing equipment, components, and replacement parts
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and part requests to determine the right equipment, parts, and configurations
• Source vendor pricing and lead times for fabricated and bought-out components; build complete system quotes
• Coordinate with engineering to develop or interpret drawings that allow vendors to quote accurately
• Serve as the first point of contact for quote questions, part identification, and basic technical support
• Maintain quote records and keep CRM/ERP entries current
• Improve quoting templates, tools, and workflow over time

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related technical field — or equivalent hands‑on equipment experience (strongly preferred)
• Equipment aptitude — ability to understand how mechanical systems, parts, and assemblies fit together (strongly preferred)
• Exposure to chemical compatibility, materials of construction, pumps, motors, seals, and wetted components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications
• Experience with technical quoting, industrial equipment sales, or inside sales support
• Proficiency with CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and vendors

KEYWORDS: equipment quoting, technical quoting, inside sales, sales engineer, applications engineer, proposal specialist, industrial equipment, process equipment, pumps, motors, seals, materials of construction, chemical compatibility, P&ID, engineering drawings, bill of materials, vendor sourcing, lead time, CRM, ERP, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial technology, custom-engineered systems, quote-to-order, sheet metal fabrication, replacement parts, OEM

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