Plant Quote Engineer

High Level Statement of the Role

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.

High Level Statement of the Role

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.

Skills to Perform This Role

• 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
• 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

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

• Ability to handle multiple tasks/meet milestones
• 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