Proposal Engineer
Company: AIT
Location: Bothell
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Proposal Engineer
Bothell, WA, USA
Req #349
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory
integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global
aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.
Summary:
The P roposal Engineer is responsible for the development and
management of technical and commercial proposals. The specific
tasks may include design concepting, process engineering, technical
writing, and establishing budgets, terms and conditions review and
pricing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparing proposals for bids on new projects, including reviewing
existing plans and researching potential challenges that could
arise
Reviewing customer specifications and requirements for bid / no bid
input recommendations
Communicating with customers to gather complete information to
support proposal development
Support and participate in external and internal meetings and
technical reviews
Developing proposal estimates for aerospace tooling and automated
assembly systems (individual or grouped projects) with pricing
aligned to current market conditions and competitive situation
Work with internal engineers and designers to develop and quote
cost estimates based on customer specifications
Ability to multitask between multiple projects, meetings, and daily
priorities within the group
Perform tasks as needed such as concepting proposal responses that
satisfy customer purchasing specifications to ensure that
requirements are met
Communicate with stakeholders (customer, management, team,
resources, supplier) such that there is solid alignment and
coordination
Be accountable for the on-time submission of all deliverables
Develop value-added technical propositions and proposal writing
Work cohesively with internal project team on any commercial needs
or support once a project is kicked-off
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field or
related experience, preferred
Technical knowledge of manufacturing/automation systems for
aerospace
Two to Five years of design or process engineering experience or
equivalent
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully
accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job .
Creates and maintains complex files and written documents
A strong understanding and relevant experience in aircraft assembly
and tool fabrication
Knowledge of ITAR regulations and previous experience in government
and/or military flight operations exposure would be considered an
asset
You are eligible to view and handle ITAR material
Works in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing
environment
Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a
cross functional environment
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of
work and achieves results
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards
completing assignments in a timely manner
Is reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations
and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently
meets deadlines
Able to tackle complicated issues by evaluating information
gathered and organized to arrive at an outcome
Able to properly structure, organized, and grammatically correct
reports and documents
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses
of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to
problems
Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time
to understand the points being made, asking questions as
appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Familiar with a variety of fabrication concepts, practices, and
procedures
Has strong communication skills to ensure clear consistent and
timely information sharing within the team and across functional
areas
Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances
Analytical and problems solving skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to learn, comprehend and explain product functionality and
value proposition
You must have proficiency in MS Office to generate and give
presentations to various levels in the company and or customer
Work Conditions:
Environment Type:
Exposure Types:
Work Hours :
Travel Requirements:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties
and responsibilities of this job.
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with
fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or
fingers
AIT Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees
have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining
a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is
responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees
that work in or enter the production environment are required to
wear personal protective equipment.
AIT Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and
services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements.
Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy
and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT
Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must
read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer
Satisfaction responsibilities.
AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and
implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality,
and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and
policies pertaining to his/her job.
Security Clearance Statement - This position may require a
government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for
consideration.
ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space
technology export regulations, including the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. - 1324b(a)(3), applicants for
employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully
admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green
card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum
under 8 U.S.C. - 1157-1158.
Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and
developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and
maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and
teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified
applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities
for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants
wishing to view a copy of AIT' s Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
contact us at askhr@aint.com .
AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO is
the Law
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