Aerospace Sales Engineer - Proposals & Costing

Janicki Industries; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Janicki Industries, a leader in aerospace and space exploration components, seeks a Sales Engineer for our Layton, Utah facility. You will develop and submit technical proposals, interface with customers, and manage changes and pricing throughout contracts.

Key tasks include aerospace cost estimating, 3D CAD review, ERP collaboration, and maintaining the sales pipeline. This onsite role requires strong communication and a track record in manufacturing estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and cost/schedule estimating principles.
• Proficiency in English verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with aerospace processes and terminology.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA, NX, etc.).
• Ability to evaluate technical drawings and apply GD&T knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills for proposal development and presentation.
• Experience supporting projects from bid through delivery.
• High school diploma or GED as minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and submits technical proposals; interfaces with customers during the contract lifecycle.
• Manages change orders, scope increases, pricing negotiations, and requirement applicability.
• Performs complex aerospace manufacturing estimating activities.
• Analyzes 3D geometry, drawings, specifications, RFQs, and Statements of Work.
• Provides initial cost and schedule risk assessments and reviews with leadership before submittal.
• Collaborates with internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Maintains and expands the customer sales pipeline database, including pricing revisions.
• Represents Janicki at customer visits and industry tradeshows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client-facing

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Technical proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

3D CAD (CATIA/NX)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Janicki Industries, a leader in aerospace and space exploration components, seeks a Sales Engineer for our Layton, Utah facility. You will develop and submit technical proposals, interface with customers, and manage changes and pricing throughout contracts.

Key tasks include aerospace cost estimating, 3D CAD review, ERP collaboration, and maintaining the sales pipeline. This onsite role requires strong communication and a track record in manufacturing estimates.