Senior Proposal Manager — RFQ Leadership & Team Growth

Paslin; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Paslin is seeking a dedicated Proposal Manager to lead the development, documentation, and submission of customer RFQs, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with Paslin's objectives.

You will guide the Proposals team and collaborate with Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Program Management to deliver compelling quotations and kickoff documentation for awarded programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in proposal management, estimating, or related fields.
• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with automotive tooling, automated welding, or manufacturing automation.
• CAD knowledge: Siemens NX, CATIA, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Strong MS Office skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all proposal development activities, including scheduling and submission.
• Review RFQs to define scope, technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Allocate resources for multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Estimating, and Engineering on quotations.

Skills

Proposal management

Leadership

Project planning

Resource management

Communication

Analytical

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Paslin is seeking a dedicated Proposal Manager to lead the development, documentation, and submission of customer RFQs, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with Paslin's objectives.

You will guide the Proposals team and collaborate with Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Program Management to deliver compelling quotations and kickoff documentation for awarded programs.