UL Panel Quotation Specialist - Proposals Specialist
SunSource, Golden, CO, United States
UL Panel Quotation Specialist - Proposals Specialist
Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem‑solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
www.heitek.com
Position Overview The Proposal Specialist is responsible for developing a project proposal and quote for sales to present to the customer. They take the detailed design and BOM provided by the design engineer and cost the BOM (Bills of Material) through collaboration with Materials group on component pricing, incorporating any provided special pricing, collaboration with Plant Manager on labor and build estimates, and collaboration with Sales on desired gross margin from costed BOM.
Reports to:
Director of Engineering
Collaborates with:
Materials Team, Sales Team, Engineering Team, Operations Team, Customers
Key Responsibilities
Within the Department
Proposal Development
– Develop proposal documents coordinating inputs from Discovery Information, Customers, Application Engineering and Sales. Manage changes to Scope of Work and collaborate with design engineering and customers to drive change orders in a timely manner.
BOM Costing
– Attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation and negotiation abilities. Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Outside the Department
Project Management / Production
– Coordination with production to determine labor for larger productions.
Engineering
– Coordination of application and/or design engineering for specifying components and design efforts.
Stretch / Change / Growth Tasks
Estimate and plan labor on larger projects independently.
Specify or estimate products based on project requirements independently and accurately.
Key Competencies & Skills
Maintain strong work ethic and capacity to thrive in a team environment.
Excel in verbal and written communications.
Effectively use Microsoft software (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other business software used by the company.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Communication and interpersonal skills – strong verbal and written communications, ability to thrive in a team environment.
Qualifications & Experience Education:
Associate degree, technical diploma, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
3+ years experience quoting electrical control panels / UL panel assemblies or comparable electro‑mechanical products.
Experience:
Experience working in industrial automation preferred.
Experience in any type of estimating or scoping, preferably in a technical and/or manufacturing related field.
Experience with supplier RFQs, cost normalization, and basis‑of‑estimate documentation.
Familiarity with CAD drawings, panel layout, and wiring diagrams.
Prior experience in manufacturing or panel assembly environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. This employer uses E-Verify.
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Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem‑solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
www.heitek.com
Position Overview The Proposal Specialist is responsible for developing a project proposal and quote for sales to present to the customer. They take the detailed design and BOM provided by the design engineer and cost the BOM (Bills of Material) through collaboration with Materials group on component pricing, incorporating any provided special pricing, collaboration with Plant Manager on labor and build estimates, and collaboration with Sales on desired gross margin from costed BOM.
Reports to:
Director of Engineering
Collaborates with:
Materials Team, Sales Team, Engineering Team, Operations Team, Customers
Key Responsibilities
Within the Department
Proposal Development
– Develop proposal documents coordinating inputs from Discovery Information, Customers, Application Engineering and Sales. Manage changes to Scope of Work and collaborate with design engineering and customers to drive change orders in a timely manner.
BOM Costing
– Attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation and negotiation abilities. Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Outside the Department
Project Management / Production
– Coordination with production to determine labor for larger productions.
Engineering
– Coordination of application and/or design engineering for specifying components and design efforts.
Stretch / Change / Growth Tasks
Estimate and plan labor on larger projects independently.
Specify or estimate products based on project requirements independently and accurately.
Key Competencies & Skills
Maintain strong work ethic and capacity to thrive in a team environment.
Excel in verbal and written communications.
Effectively use Microsoft software (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other business software used by the company.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Communication and interpersonal skills – strong verbal and written communications, ability to thrive in a team environment.
Qualifications & Experience Education:
Associate degree, technical diploma, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
3+ years experience quoting electrical control panels / UL panel assemblies or comparable electro‑mechanical products.
Experience:
Experience working in industrial automation preferred.
Experience in any type of estimating or scoping, preferably in a technical and/or manufacturing related field.
Experience with supplier RFQs, cost normalization, and basis‑of‑estimate documentation.
Familiarity with CAD drawings, panel layout, and wiring diagrams.
Prior experience in manufacturing or panel assembly environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. This employer uses E-Verify.
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