Plant Quote Engineer

Kimball Electronics; Jasper (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kimball Electronics in Jasper, TX seeks a Plant Quote Engineer to partner with operations, manage customer data for quotes, and drive competitive pricing with high-quality output. The role supports global quoting, improves business processes, and ensures accurate VAD information for customer assemblies.

You will work with SAP, QuoteWin, and Silicon Expert tools, coordinating across internal teams and suppliers to minimize cost while meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, QuoteWin, and Silicon Expert for data management and distribution.
• Ability to create, manage and distribute SAP receipts of customer documentation.
• Familiarity with global electronics component standards and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving and process-improvement skills.
• Experience supporting plant and global quoting efforts.

Responsabilités

• Identify gaps/errors in RFQ documentation and communicate needs to the team.
• Analyze customer documentation and produce VAD information for accurate quoting.
• Collaborate with the quote cell manager to kickoff awarded products with CFT.
• Streamline quote processes to reduce turnaround time and improve quote accuracy.
• Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues to drive resolution.

Connaissances

SAP

QuoteWin

Silicon Expert

Lean Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Outils

SAP PLM

Description du poste

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly.

Note: There is no Visa sponsorship being offered for this position.

Kimball Solutions does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Solutions is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

It is the mission of the Plant Quote Engineer to partner with operations to exceed our customer expectations by managing customer data for quote, quickly and competitively quoting material pricing and value-added operations to produce high quality dependable products efficiently.

Part of a team that helps Kimball win new business opportunities by working with internal and external groups to identify the most efficient means of assembling and shipping a product to the customer at the highest quality and lowest possible cost.

High Level Roles & Responsibilities

• Utilize SAP, QuoteWin and Silicon Expert tools to manage and distribute data
• Create, manage and distribute SAP receipt of customer documentation
• Identify gaps/errors in customer RFQ documentation packages
• Communicate issues/status to appropriate KEI team to ensure all understand what is needed to begin material quote
• Familiar with materials and manufacturers of electronic components
• Skill to create/refine/improve business processes
• Support plant and global quoting efforts
• With the assistance of the quote cell manager, receive and analyze customer documentation and produce VAD information that can be used to accurately quote the customer assembly.
• Participate in handoff to CFT on their initial kickoff of awarded product.
• Work with members of the quote cell to streamline processes to decrease quote turn time and make quotes as accurate as possible.
• Manage multiple tasks and drive to closure Interface and communicate with internal and external customers on technical issues and drive to resolution.
• Work with External suppliers to evaluate new processes that will minimize overall costs to the customer and that will enable Kimball to win more business.
• Comply with all Safety, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of Kimball and customer teams
• Team player working for a team win
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Flexible and open to change
• Provide/Receive constructive feedback
• Self-motivated and organized
• Credible - a person of integrity

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP, material quoting, material purchasing or SAP PLM
• Knowledge of global standards
• Good computer skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Product Suite
• Basic electronics understanding
• Basic electronics manufacturing process understanding Understands basic mechanical and electrical principles
• Disciplined problem-solving approach
• Project Leadership skills
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts and/or certification
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing

Communication Skills

• Able to document business processes
• Able to clearly communicate expectations both written and verbally
• Able to communicate in a clear, concise, and
  direct manner

Leadership Skills

• Ability to use good judgment when dealing with
  customers, internal and external
• Ability to teach, mentor, and coach
• Able and willing to share knowledge
• Open minded
• Good organizational skills

Business Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks/meetmilestones
• Identify ways to take waste out of our processes
• Ability to work and be successful in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Self-directed and able to set priorities where none may be given

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Solutions we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).