Aerospace Sales Engineer: Proposals, Costing & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

HSA contributions

Job summary

Janicki Industries in Layton, Utah, is seeking a capable cost estimator to develop technical proposals and manage contract pricing across the lifecycle. This onsite role partners with customers and internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment needs for aerospace projects.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background, ERP experience (SAP), CAD skills, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
• 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 basic GD&T knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills for proposal development and presentation.
• Experience supporting projects from bid through delivery.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops and submits technical proposals; interfaces with customers throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Manages change orders, scope increases, pricing negotiations, and requirement applicability.
• Performs aerospace manufacturing estimating activities with limited information.
• Analyzes 3D geometry, drawings, specifications, RFQs, and statements of work.
• Provides initial cost and schedule risk assessments to leadership prior to submittal.
• Collaborates with internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Reviews historical project costs and actuals to inform bids.
• Develops cost calculators and estimating templates for proposals.
• Conducts studies to establish standard time and cost data.
• Maintains and expands the customer sales pipeline database and pricing revisions.
• Represents Janicki at customer visits and industry tradeshows.
• Demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality as a condition of employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proposal development

Cost estimating

English communication

GD&T knowledge

Aerospace processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Janicki Industries in Layton, Utah, is seeking a capable cost estimator to develop technical proposals and manage contract pricing across the lifecycle. This onsite role partners with customers and internal teams to determine material, labor, and equipment needs for aerospace projects.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering background, ERP experience (SAP), CAD skills, and strong English communication.