Aerospace Sales Engineer - Proposals & Estimating

Ultipro; Hamilton (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Disability and Life/AD&D insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Premium pay for off shifts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Janicki Industries is seeking a Sales Engineer to capture and grow the project base by working directly with customers to understand requirements, prepare cost estimates, and author technical proposals. This on-site role is based in Hamilton, WA and collaborates with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 2-4+ years in manufacturing cost/schedule estimating, and strong CAD/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
• 2-4+ years of experience in manufacturing environments and cost/schedule estimating principles.
• 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.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced Excel

English communication

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

CATIA

NX

Job description

Janicki Industries is seeking a Sales Engineer to capture and grow the project base by working directly with customers to understand requirements, prepare cost estimates, and author technical proposals. This on-site role is based in Hamilton, WA and collaborates with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, 2-4+ years in manufacturing cost/schedule estimating, and strong CAD/ERP skills.