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SUMMARY: Provide estimates for the costs of a project, products and services. Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant estimates and quotes from vendors and contractors. Support the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, tracking costs, understanding the customers specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service. As required present your analysis to support conclusions made.All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide engineering support for the Commercial teamCommunicate and discuss complete specifications to Engineering & Manufacturing departmentsUnderstand key customers products and servicesCommunicate with Commercial & Engineering to consolidate specs and recommend configurationsPrepare quote package including drawings, cost estimates and any other required documentationKeep informed of supplier pricing, products, and servicesDrive the correct 8020 qualification of opportunities as appropriate.Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner. Actively participates in all customer support programs including development projects.Comply with health and safety policies and proceduresSubmit accurate expense reports on a timely basis.Support company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications.Research, document and report industry trends, purchasing history and buying trends related to assigned accounts.Maintain accurate and timely activity reports.Participate in assigned meetings, selling events, special training programs.TIME & LOCATION:Site based 37.5Able to work on-site from Leicester facilityColleagues are located internationally in Europe, Asia and North America so some outside hours working may be requiredQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Degree in engineering (preferred photonics), Preferred experience with opto-mechanical components and lasers.Ability to lead complex quote processes with Commercial / Engineering team, along with Purchasing & our suppliers. LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public.In: English (required)Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid driver's licensePassportOTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlinesProficiency with word processing, spreadsheet or estimating softwareThe ability to read technical drawings and develop cost estimatesThe ability to manage time well and multitaskAnalytical skillsAttention to detailEXPECTED OUTCOMES WITHIN 1 YEAR:Deliver RFQs / RFIs in a timely and effective mannerProvide engineering support for Commercial teamCommunicate and discuss complete specifications to Engineering & Manufacturing depts Prepare quote packages including drawings, cost estimates and any other required documentationTrack KPI / Metric accordinglyWithin 3 months: Have been introduced to all needed tools (softwares, worksheets)Basic knowledge on Estimating & Cost Planning processes (8020, estimating)Understand relations with other departments or business units worldwideWithin 6 months: Able to do simple estimates and requotesGood understanding of capabilitiesWithin 9 months: Able to do complex requotesAdvanced understanding of capabilitiesWithin 12 months: Able to do complex estimatesProficient knowledge with Estimating & Cost Planning processes (8020, estimating)processes