Proposal and Bidding Manager

Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Proposal Manager with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point

B.

Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Nidec Aerospace is seeking a Bidding & Proposal Manager who will take ownership of preparing, coordinating, and delivering winning proposals and tenders. This is a hands-on role, working closely with sales, engineering, program, procurement, finance, operations and aftermarket teams to ensure proposals are accurate, complete, competitive, and submitted on time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives under tight deadlines.

The individual is responsible for

• Lead the end to end proposal process from RFP/RFI qualification to proposal submission to customer
• Review RFPs/tenders, extract requirements, and create clear action plans following process
• Coordinate contributions from very diverse cross functional teams including engineering, commercial, operations, finance, aftermarket and legal teams
• Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity and compliance
• Track deadlines and ensure all proposals are submitted on time
• Maintain a database of standard proposal content, templates, and references
• Support sales during clarifications, Q&A, and post-submission follow-ups
• Manage version control and ensure all documents meet company standards
• Capture feedback and lessons learned to improve future submissions
• Support program and sales team on existing projects to evaluate cost impact

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of CRM (preferably )
• Experience with bidding tools and process creation is a plus
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7 years’ experience in proposals, bids, or project coordination.
• Strong writing, editing, and document management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with contract terms and pricing basics is a plus.
• Proficiency in business English

• Professional – P3
• Organizational Impact:
  Works to achieve targets with direct impact on department results; established professional; works under limited supervision; independent on moderately complex projects.
• Communication & Influence:
  Communicates with employees and may interact with external clients or partners; influences department practices.
• Innovation & Complexity:
  Makes moderate improvements; problems are difficult and mildly complex.
• Leadership & Talent Management:
  Provides assistance and training; may lead significant parts of moderately complex projects.
• Knowledge &
  
  Experience:
  
  Requires advanced job knowledge; bachelor’s degree or equivalent and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.