Quotations Engineer

Description

Salary - $80,000 - $100,000 annually 

Hours - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - M- F 

Roles & 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, 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.