Quotation Engineer

Job Title

Oversee the correct operation of production lines and ensure compliance with the established work plan. Meet established metrics. Drive competitiveness and participation in "Best Line of the Month." Provide excellent service to both internal and external customers. Use technical knowledge to prepare quotation packages based on product content; may also prepare bills of materials for large and complex projects with guidance from a senior quotation specialist or staff. Be able to interpret customer requirements, match products with customer specifications/drawings, and ensure that quotations are technically compliant and competitive by communicating with the sales engineer to determine/clarify project requirements. Understand, analyze, document, and communicate contractual, technical, and commercial terms, with working knowledge of bidding strategies and market conditions. Deliver a quotation package including comments on exceptions and added value for the sales engineer to use in customer presentations, while being aware of the sales engineer's strategy for the quotation opportunity to ensure a quality outcome. Participate in the order delivery process as needed to ensure proper order conversion. Fully adopt and utilize new tools and technology to improve efficiency. Review project plans, specifications, and contractor counts to generate accurate bills of materials and pricing. Interact with specialists (engineers, product designers) and customers to determine design intent and recommend products. Discuss and develop bid strategies for projects with the sales team to maximize hit rate and profitability. Request factory quotations as needed to ensure price levels align with territory pricing and remain competitive. Negotiate prices with customers. Propose value-engineering solutions for projects. Follow up on project bids to identify patterns of success or failure. Maintain accurate working documents and files (electronic or hard copies) to facilitate smooth project handoff to other departments.

Experience/Skills

Professional background. Business Administration / Accounting. 2 to 3 years in a similar position. Personnel management.

Languages

Advanced English.

Knowledge

Customer service. IATF16949. AS9100D. Product knowledge.

Social Competencies

Teamwork. Decision-making. Project management. Communication.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office.

Individual Skills

Proactive. Organization. Time management.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by CVG. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact CVG through CVG's website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.