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Position Summary:  The Auger Quoting & Pricing Specialist owns the endtoend quoting process for the auger product line, serving as the single point of accountability for complex, highvalue customer proposals. This role is responsible for RFQ intake and archival, technical and manufacturability review, BOM and routing development, detailed cost modeling, coordination of internal and external processes, and delivery of accurate, auditable quotes in partnership with Sales Account Managers (SAMs). The position requires strong technical knowledge, crossfunctional collaboration, and disciplined documentation to ensure quotes are competitive, executable, and aligned with operational capabilities.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Own the full auger quote lifecycle, including RFQ intake, technical review, cost development, approval coordination, and proposal delivery.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to evaluate manufacturability and identify technical risks.
• Develop and maintain BOMs, routings, labor standards, and pricing models using established templates and time standards.
• Build detailed Excelbased cost models incorporating materials, labor, overhead, external processing, MOQs, lead times, and freight.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Purchasing, and Operations to validate assumptions and capacity.
• Source and validate externalprocess pricing and lead times in collaboration with Purchasing.
• Clearly communicate pricing assumptions, options, risks, and tradeoffs to SAMs and customers.
• Maintain documentation, revision control, and audit readiness for all quote packages, many of which represent multimilliondollar opportunities.
• Track and manage the auger quote pipeline using Smartsheet and CRM/ERP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement in quoting templates, standards, and processes to improve accuracy and cycle time.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business, communications, or related field with 7+ years of relative experience preferred.

• Manufacturing quoting experience for metal forming and welded assemblies required; auger or flighting experience strongly preferred.
• Must be located at or work onsite at the Clinton, IA auger facility.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning principles, estimating practices, and production constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel required) and SAP or other MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to independently manage projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude related to weldments, rotating assemblies, and fabrication processes.
• Proven ability to work crossfunctionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly analytical, detailoriented, organized, and processdriven.     

Language Skills: 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, specifications, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, quote documentation, and professional communications. Ability to speak effectively with fellow employees, internal partners, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:                                                    

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry to manufacturing contexts. Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to costing, pricing, and capacity calculations.

Reasoning Ability:                                                        

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to evaluate multiple variables simultaneously and exercise sound judgment when balancing cost, manufacturability, schedule, and risk.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and use hands and arms. The employee must regularly talk and hear at conversational levels and may occasionally walk. The employee may need to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance as required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and varying weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in production areas is usually loud.

 Required Personal Protective Equipment

Employee is required to wear proper safety eyewear, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes at all times while on the plant floor.

Company Information:

The Timken Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates and applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. For additional information please visit our website Timken Careers  http://www.timken.com/careers/.

Pay Transparency:

The yearly compensation for this role is $77,860 - 96,180, is commensurate on experience and education, and could pay more or less than the posted range. This full-time position is eligible to participate in the company's short-term incentive program, paid time off plan, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.  Qualified candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the link located in the job posting at www.careers.timken.com.   

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.