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ABOUT THE ROLE
Tate, a world class global data centre interiors design engineering and manufacturing business, operating within the safeguard of the Kingspan Group PLC valued at over $9bn, is currently in search of a dynamic Quotations Specialist / Junior Engineer.
As a Quotations Specialist / Junior Engineer. This at Tate, operating within our team you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will support the execution of ambitious growth plans, securing Tate's continued leadership in the industry. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth journey as we continue to expand our manufacturing capability across all regions.
About Tate:
At Tate, we are passionate about everything we do. Tate has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions, for over 60 years. We have expanded our manufacturing footprint across the US, Europe, Canada, Australia and are excited to add a new 275,000 sq ft manufacturing site in St Paul’s Virginia, additional 4,000 sq ft of manufacturing at our site in Belgium in Q1 2024 alone. As a member of the Kingspan Data & Flooring Division, the business is responsible for delivering $400m global annual revenue of which, our new Virginia site will contribute in excess of $200m after just 12 months in operation, specifically for our Cloud customers.
Our experienced team is expanding, and we are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working collaboratively on projects, as we continue to stay ahead of the Data Centre revolution. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and our business remains committed to developing lower carbon, sustainable solutions, in keeping with our 10 year Planet Passionate sustainability strategy. We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team. Together, let's shape the future of data centre infrastructure with innovation, excellence, and a passion for sustainable growth.
At Tate, you can expect the stability and growth of a long-established multinational coupled with the speed and dynamism of a fast-paced growing company. The perfect balance!
Key Purpose of the Role:
This role will require strong problem-solving skills, a high level of detail, and excellent communication abilities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth customer interactions and maintaining accuracy and ownership within quotations. This role requires a high degree of internal liaison with department leaders and engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Generating crucial customer quotations from specifications and drawings
Supporting the internal sales team across Europe with technical support as needed.
Analyse customer requirements, technical specifications, and drawings to determine appropriate pricing and solutions.
Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment between customer needs and proposed solutions.
Assessing incoming requests for quotations from customers, ensuring all necessary details and specifications are included.
Maintain comprehensive records of quotations, pricing, and correspondence with customers for future reference and analysis.
Stay informed about market trends, competitor pricing strategies, and industry developments to adjust pricing and quoting strategies accordingly.
Identify opportunities for process improvements in the quotation process to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar) and/or relevant working experience.
Preparing a Bill of Materials (BOM) for customers
Solid and stable experience in a quotations or estimator role that involves a high level of initiative, problem solving and coordination would be highly regarded
Manufacturing experience preferred but not prerequisite.
Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to navigate complex customer and stakeholder conversations.
A passion for collaboration; a highly collaborative, team player within both the direct team and organisation
Full working rights in Ireland