Quoting Spec IV

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UCT is looking for a talented Quoting Spec IV to join us in Malaysia!

Job Summary:

• Support Quoting & Estimating department by estimating & utilizing customer supplied BOMs & documentation to create competitive material quotes that follow required specifications for customer assemblies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quoting in collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Site Operations.
• Assists with Accounts management and coordinate deliverables.
• With given customer requirement, obtain competitive costs from supply base for the purpose of providing quotes and proposals to our customers and load the price and lead time in SAP.
• Interface with internal & external customers on part cost discussions
• Understand customer multilevel BOMs; different drawing types, fabrication techniques and MAKE/BUY decisions.
• Organize Bills of Material, conduct searches in databases and analyze requirements.
• Kick-Off Call and project management to review the quote data package and understand the scope of the project.
• Create/manage/monitor and report using a database with all costs (Library of costs).
• Work with engineers to update customer BOMs as designs change.
• Conduct cost estimates based on drawings for new parts. (e.g. such as structural frame, sheet metals, machined parts, cable & harness…etc.)
• Escalates manufacturability issues with new products in accordance with NPI project schedules.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis, techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in routine research/data, including metrics.
• Must be able to analyze inputs and determine best actions to optimize results for the company and customer.
• Maintains technical accuracy and completeness of quote, utilizing various software applications and business tools.
• Attention to detail, order accuracy, compliance with department standards, and excellent time management skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be capable of suggesting process improvements to ensure internal efficiencies are realized and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Perform back-up duties for Quoting Manager when Manager is out of the office.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of using industry tools/software for estimating costs for various items (e.g. structural frame, sheet metal, machine components, cable & harness…etc.)
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• Purchasing/Materials/Material Analyst background preferred.
• Ability to use ERP estimating systems such as SAP, Visual, etc. and Microsoft suite: Excel, Word, and Access.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and knowledge of problem-solving methodologies
• Expertise on mechanical drawing interpretation using ASME Y14.5 (Dimensioning & Tolerance)
• Hands on experience on sheet metal and machining fabrication preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD solutions such as SolidWorks and EPDM

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in technical discipline) or equivalent experience.

• Certified in estimating or related areas (e.g., ASPE, AACE) is preferred. 

Work Experience:

• 4+ years relevant quoting and/or estimating experience, with significant materials related technical experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment in similar position.
• 4+ years of fabrication experience desired. (e.g. sheet metal, machining, cable & harness)
• Related experience in high-technology manufacturing, preferably in semiconductor fabrication equipment or related industry

 At Ultra Clean Technology, we do not just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.