Technical Quoting Specialist - Timberline Manufacturing
Marion, IA
About the Job
BECOME AN OWNER, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS
Who We Are
Founded in 1993, Timberline Manufacturing provides electrical contract manufacturing with a specialization in wire harness assembly, control panels, and electronic assembly. Timberline is 100% employee-owned since 2012. Along with employee ownership, we provide opportunities for advancement, professional growth and financial rewards. From the moment you enter the building, we greet you as a person, not a number.
What We Value
We're not the first to say it, but we certainly mean it - our employees are what makes Timberline so great. That's why we're an employee-owned company.
Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Engineer to join our electrical wire harness sales quoting team as a technical specialist. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of electrical wire harness design and manufacturing. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and sales acumen to identify customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and help the team drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quotations and Proposals: Prepare and deliver accurate and competitive quotations and proposals. Analyzing customer supplied drawings and preparing the Bills of Materials (BOMs) needed to support the cost estimating process.
- Technical Consultation: Serve as the technical expert on electrical wire harness products, providing detailed product information and support to customers.
- Customer Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers, understanding their technical requirements and offering customized solutions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure that customer requirements are accurately communicated and met.
- Reporting: Maintain detailed records of sales and quoting activities, customer interactions, providing regular reports to management.
Qualifications:
- Education: High School education is required. Post secondary education (AA in Automation or Manufacturing, BS in Engineering) or trade related training/apprentice program (electrical, HVAC, etc...) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of technical quotations experience as either a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Electrical Designer, Inside Sales, Technical Product Specialist or Project Estimator in a related trade. (Electrical, HVAC, Machining, etc.) Working for a manufacturing company is a plus.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of wire harness design, manufacturing processes, and industry standards. Ability to become a wire harness subject matter expert (SME).
- Problem-Solving: Ability to understand complex customer needs and provide innovative and effective solutions.
- Detail Oriented: Must be organized and able to multi-task in a face paced environment.
- Travel: Willingness to travel to meet with customers and attend industry events as required. 1-2 times per quarter.
If you are passionate about sales engineering and have a strong background in wire harness manufacturing, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Timberline Manufacturing and help drive our success in delivering top-notch wire harness solutions to our valued customers.