Aerospace Composite Estimator / Bids & Proposals

AtWork Personnel Services; Washington; Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4-day workweek

Opportunity to support aerospace/adv/…

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Career growth within a respected org

Résumé du poste

AtWork Personnel Services is seeking a Proposal Engineer – Bids & Estimating in White Salmon, WA to join the Business Development and Program Development team. The role focuses on evaluating RFQs, analyzing specifications, and developing cost estimates to support winning proposals.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and customers across aerospace and advanced manufacturing, with a four-day workweek and opportunities for career growth in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Composite manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, materials, and cost estimating concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and related applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Analyze technical requirements and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Maintain data integrity in estimating systems and pricing models.
• Prepare detailed proposals, bid packages, and customer correspondence.
• Present estimates and pricing recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve estimating and proposal processes.
• Track proposal activity from submission through award decision and maintain records.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Job Description

Proposal Engineer – Bids & Estimating

White Salmon, WA | Full-Time | 4-Day Workweek

Built for Precision. Driven by Innovation.

Are you an engineer who enjoys analyzing technical requirements, building accurate estimates, and helping secure exciting new projects? A leading advanced manufacturing company serving the aerospace, defense, space, marine, and industrial sectors is seeking a Proposal Engineer to join its growing Business Development and Program Development team.

Located in beautiful White Salmon, Washington, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, this role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer engagement while contributing to projects that make a global impact.

Why Join Us?

• 4-day workweek offering enhanced work-life balance
• Opportunity to support innovative aerospace and advanced manufacturing programs
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Career growth within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organization
• Scenic Pacific Northwest location with year-round outdoor recreation

Position Summary

As a Proposal Engineer, you will play a critical role in the business development process by evaluating customer requests, analyzing technical specifications, developing cost estimates, and preparing professional proposals. You will collaborate with engineering, program management, operations, and customers to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Analyze technical requirements and develop accurate cost estimates
• Maintain data integrity within estimating systems and pricing models
• Prepare detailed proposals, bid packages, and customer correspondence
• Present estimates and pricing recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to gather information and clarify requirements
• Track proposal activity from submission through award decision
• Maintain proposal records and support business development reporting
• Capture feedback on wins, losses, pricing, schedules, and market intelligence
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve estimating and proposal processes

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Composite manufacturing experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
• Experience working with manufacturing processes, materials, and cost estimating concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related business applications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred:

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD
• Background in aerospace, defense, composites, manufacturing, or related industries
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, estimating, or project costing functions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, customer-focused, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effective across teams, and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable export control requirements, including providing evidence of U.S. person status where required by federal regulations.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and professional workplace.