Proposal Engineer

Insight Global; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick leave

401k retirement account with employer matching

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Proposal Engineer for a client in Naples, FL. This role involves developing and managing proposals for engineering projects aligned with client needs in the DOD sector. Applicants should have 5-10 years of relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing with a knowledge of aerospace. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $130,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace or DOD sector.
• Understanding of mechanical/electrical engineering is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of design or 3D modeling software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Compile technical proposals including compliance matrices.
• Identify internal costs and required resources for projects.
• Manage internal inputs from multiple departments for proposals.
• Extract historical data to build labor and material costs.
• Build strong customer relations through engagement and follow-ups.

Skills

Sales/Costing experience

MS Suite

CRM experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Required skills and background

• 5-10+ years of experience

- Need to come from manufacturing and specifically within DOD or government, aerospace

- Sales/Costing experience

- MS Suite and CRM experience

• Must be onsite 5 days a week

Nice to have skills and experience:

- Exposure to some sort of design software or 3D modeling software

- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering

Insight Global's client is a designer and manufacturer of parts for the DOD. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Proposal Engineer to come support their team in Naples, FL. This position develops and manages proposals for engineering projects ensuring they align with the customer needs for both recurring and new business development opportunities. Coordinating with clients and internal departments, incoming proposals are reviewed for viability along with execution to ensure deadlines and expectations are met in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This position requires exceptional analytical, communication and organizational skills including cost estimation and the preparation of technical documentation.

Essential Functions:

1. Compile technical proposals including compliance matrices, enclosures, and non-recurring cost in response to customer specifications and statements of work.

2. Identify internal cost and resources required for successful implementation of new programs sustaining profitable financial growth to the company.

3. Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks related to customer requirements, product design, testing, production, and scheduling.

4. Manage internal inputs/outputs from Contracts, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Operations to effectively respond to highly advanced and comprehensive proposals.

5. Ability to extract historical data using various tools to analyze and construct a cost basis for both labor and material. Review and build budgetary costs and pricing establishing consistent product pricing.

6. Build strong customer relations through upfront engagement, continuous follow-ups and timely responses to initial trade studies, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

7. Assist in the accurate maintenance of the company’s CRM system ensuring conformity to company’s ERP system.

8. Provide accurate feedback to Proposal Manager/BD Executive Director required to forecast bookings and revenues.

9. Contribute to the preparation of Sales performance reports.

10. Adhere to the departments ISO documentation control, processes and policies. Support yearly audits as required.

11. Complete all required trainings including but not limited to Security Awareness, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), S.H.E. (Safety, Health, and Environmental), Ethics, Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking, Quality and all performance/product related trainings.

12. Attend trade shows, when appropriate, seeking BD prospects while representing our company with the highest standards of professionalism.

13. Additional duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.

Annual Compensation:

$90,000 - $130,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Business Development, and Engineering

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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