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Quoting Specialist – Wire Harness & Cable Assemblies
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Quoting Specialist to join our team, focusing on wire harness and cable assembly projects. The successful candidate will evaluate project specifications and requirements to create precise cost estimates and project quotes. This role requires an assessment of material, labor, tooling, and overhead costs to produce competitive quotes that meet the financial objectives of the company. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure feasibility and enhance cost-efficiency while upholding high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Analysis: Examine project specifications, drawings, and relevant documents to prepare thorough cost estimates for wire harness assemblies, covering material, labor, tooling, and overhead costs.
- Material Sourcing: Identify and procure suitable materials for wire harness projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards. Collaborate with the procurement team for accurate material pricing.
- Labor Assessment: Evaluate labor needs for each project, including assembly, testing, and quality assurance, to develop accurate labor cost estimates and production timelines.
- RFQ Management: Review and interpret customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to create accurate and competitive proposals that satisfy customer requirements while ensuring the company’s profitability.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure estimates align with feasible production methods and proactively address any potential obstacles during the quoting phase.
- Cost Analysis and Optimization: Assess the cost-effectiveness of varying manufacturing processes and recommend alternatives to lower costs without compromising quality.
- Pricing Strategies: Formulate pricing strategies that support the company's financial goals and market positioning, ensuring all quotes remain competitive while achieving target profit margins.
- Documentation Management: Keep detailed records of all estimates, including assumptions made, material lists, labor calculations, and final quotes, for future reference and audit purposes.
- Continuous Improvement: Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the estimating process. Provide management with insights on potential enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an estimator or in a similar capacity, preferably in the wire harness manufacturing industry or a comparable manufacturing setting.
- 2 years of relevant experience in cost estimating within the wire harness/cable assembly sector.
- Comprehensive knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards (such as IPC/WHMA-A-620).
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex technical documents and formulate accurate cost estimates.
- Excellent negotiation skills to effectively manage customer expectations and secure profitable agreements.
- Proficient in contemporary estimating software and technology platforms to improve estimation accuracy and efficiency.
- Experience in compiling estimates using drawings, BOMs, specification sheets, and other project-related documentation.
- Ability to provide timely updates to project files within the ERP system, accurately reflecting any changes or adjustments to estimates.
- Experience overseeing projects from the quoting phase through production and delivery.
- Strong communication skills
About Consolidated – Who We Are
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable is the complete source for standard and custom wire, cable, cord set and interconnection products. Consolidated is an ESOP company with 100 years of experience. We have served nearly every market and industry by successfully delivering cable and wire solutions with the ability to meet unique application requirements and the most stringent industry standards. Our focus on manufacturing top-quality wire and cable solutions has established us as an industry leader. That’s why we work hard to maintain our ISO 9001:2008 certification, so our customers can rest assured that we are committed to providing them with the very best products and services. Our strict quality assurance processes (in-process inspections, application testing, product specification verification and more) further ensure our products will successfully meet our customers’ needs.
Benefits include
- Employee Stock Ownership
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays