Sales Engineer & Proposal Estimator — 4‑Day Work Week

Goodwin Recruiting; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work weeks

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a detail-oriented Sales Engineer / Proposal Estimator to join our Business Development team in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing setting. You will develop cost estimates, create conceptual designs, and support proposal generation, bridging engineering and customer-facing responsibilities.

You will collaborate with engineering and procurement, source pricing, and prepare tailored proposals while reading blueprints and applying GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of cost estimating or manufacturing/engineering experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, CNC, welding, assembly)
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications, drawings, and contracts
• Develop conceptual designs with a focus on manufacturability
• Prepare accurate cost estimates using materials, components, and manufacturing data
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and other internal teams
• Source material and component pricing
• Create CAD models and general assembly drawings (SolidWorks or similar)
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals and technical solutions
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings
• Maintain organized documentation to support project handoff
• Assist engineering team as needed during low proposal activity

Skills

Cost estimating

Manufacturing processes

CAD

Blueprints reading

GD&T

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a detail-oriented Sales Engineer / Proposal Estimator to join our Business Development team in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing setting. You will develop cost estimates, create conceptual designs, and support proposal generation, bridging engineering and customer-facing responsibilities.

You will collaborate with engineering and procurement, source pricing, and prepare tailored proposals while reading blueprints and applying GD&T.