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Proposal Engineer - Bids and Estimations
Job in
Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon, 97031, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
Cinder LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay Rate: Flexible and Dependent on Experience
Hours: 4/10 Workweek
Location: Hood River County
Type: Full Time Direct Hire
About the Role
As a Proposal Engineer - Bids & Estimating, you will support aerospace and defense business development efforts by preparing technically accurate estimates, proposals, and bid packages. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to analyze RFQs, evaluate manufacturing requirements, and develop detailed cost and pricing models for advanced composite manufacturing programs.
What you will be doing:
- Review and analyze customer RFQs, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Develop cost estimates using pricing models, labor analysis, and manufacturing data.
- Prepare technically accurate proposal packages, response letters, and bid documentation.
- Support internal pricing reviews and present estimates to stakeholders.
- Communicate with customers and suppliers to clarify technical and manufacturing requirements.
- Track proposal status from submission through award decision.
- Capture proposal feedback, pricing trends, and competitive intelligence to support continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Marketing Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Engineering teams.
- Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance throughout the proposal process.
You are a technically driven engineering professional with strong analytical and estimating skills. You excel at interpreting technical documentation, supporting proposal development, and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate and competitive aerospace manufacturing proposals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and cost-estimating methodologies.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and project documentation tools.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborative approach with strong attention to detail and quality.
- Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works, CATIA, AutoCAD, or Creo.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or advanced composite manufacturing programs.
- Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes and aerospace-grade materials.
- Experience supporting proposal development or estimating within regulated manufacturing environments.
About Cinder
Cinder is a people-first staffing and recruiting company committed to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Our mission is to leverage our power as a recruiting and consulting company to build workplaces where people thrive. Backed by our ISO 9001 certification, we deliver high-quality staffing solutions, and our clients have rated us over 100% for multiple quarters. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!
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