Quotations Engineer

Kratos Industries LLC; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Boot reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Kratos Industries LLC is seeking an experienced Quotation Specialist to act as the SME for a key customer design and Kratos product line. You will develop accurate commercial quotes for electrical equipment and directly interface with customers and reps.

You will also solicit vendors, prepare guides for faster quoting, review technical specs, and analyze estimator KPIs, supporting Sales leadership while adhering to CODE ORANGE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of quotation, estimating, applications engineering, or relevant manufacturing experience in electrical industry.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to read electrical one-lines, schematics, specs, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, industrial controls, switchgear, switchboards, or related power systems.
• Familiarity with UL, ANSI, NEMA standards and customer-specific specs.
• UL Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) certification for UL 891 or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, or quotation management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert within Sales for a specific customer design or Kratos product.
• Develop commercial quotes for Kratos electrical equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Quote the highest complexity/highest visibility projects pertaining to the specialized area of expertise.
• Interface directly with Customers and manufacturer’s reps.
• Solicit vendors and their pricing tools to complete proposals.
• Develop guides and reference sheets for the team to execute quotes more quickly.
• Escalate complex requests to appropriate subject matter experts.
• Review and comment on technical specifications, compile supporting technical documentation for complex projects.
• Collect and analyze Estimator KPIs, providing feedback to Sales management team.
• Exemplify Kratos tenets of CODE ORANGE.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Quotation management tools

Job description

About this position

Salary - $80,000 - $100,000 annually

• Serve as the subject matter expert within Sales for a specific customer design or Kratos product.
• Develop commercial quotes for Kratos electrical equipment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Quote the highest complexity/highest visibility projects pertaining to the specialized area of expertise, utilizing non-standardized tools and manual analysis when necessary.
• Interface directly with Customers and manufacturer’s reps.
• Solicit vendors and their pricing tools to complete proposals.
• Develop guides and reference sheets for the team to execute quotes more quickly and understand vendor and Kratos offerings.
• Escalate complex requests to appropriate subject matter experts.
• Review and comment on technical specifications, compile supporting technical documentation for complex projects.
• Collect and analyze Estimator KPIs, providing feedback to Sales management team.
• Exemplify Kratos tenets of CODE ORANGE.

Qualifications / Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of quotation, estimating, applications engineering, or relevant manufacturing experience in the electrical industry.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, specifications, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, industrial controls, switchgear, switchboards, or related power systems.
• Understanding of UL, ANSI, NEMA, and customer-specific standards and specifications.
• Hold a UL Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) certification for UL 891 Switchboards – or be able to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, or quotation management systems preferred.

First Team and Peer Group

• Reports directly to Quotations Manager.
• Work closely with Estimators on day-to-day activities.
• Employ tools created by Applications Engineer, offer feedback for improved UX and accuracy.
• Receive training and guidance from subject matter experts across the company.

The Perks:

We care about your well-being both inside and outside of work. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching to help you plan for the future, and generous paid time off (PTO). We also offer additional perks such as boot reimbursement and employee referral bonuses, supporting both your professional success and personal well-being.