Quality Bids And Proposals Coordinator

Quality Bids & Proposals Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all quality‑related activities during the bid and proposal process, ensuring customer requirements are accurately understood, costed, planned and incorporated into compliant, competitive proposals.

Working closely with Business Development, Programme Management, Production Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality teams, the role provides quality planning expertise to ensure all quality obligations, risks, resources and compliance requirements are identified and funded prior to contract award.

• Review customer requirements, specifications and drawings to determine the quality scope of work.
• Develop and maintain Quality Basis of Estimates (BOEs), ensuring quality activities are accurately costed and resourced.
• Liaise with Quality SMEs to validate labour hours, inspection requirements and delivery approaches.
• Identify and document quality‑related assumptions, dependencies and exclusions within bid documentation.
• Assess and record quality risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation planning and bid risk reviews.
• Identify any additional equipment, training, certification, tooling or specialist skills required to fulfil the contract requirements.
• Represent Quality during bid reviews, approval boards and sign‑off activities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality bid response library, standard templates and reusable proposal content.
• Support cross‑functional bid teams to ensure quality requirements are aligned with operational capability and business objectives.
• Ensure all proposed quality activities comply with customer, regulatory and company quality requirements.

Essential

• Background in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance or Manufacturing Quality.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders or proposals within a defence, aerospace or highly regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and customer requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and resource plans.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) and APQP methodologies.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.

Desirable

• Experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and resource plans.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) and APQP methodologies.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and influencing ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
• Strong project, planning and time‑management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.

Job Reference Number

19570

Salary Range

Circa £55,000-£60,000

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

At Lockheed Martin we offer flexible working, the option to work a four‑day week and flexible holiday entitlement. We also provide a range of wellbeing and benefits described below.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Programme which includes free face‑to‑face counselling sessions, legal advice, financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect and exceptional performance. We recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background.

We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.