Proposal Engineer, Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Manufacturing / Production
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Base pay range$90,000.00/yr - $/yr
Required skills and background
- 5-10+ years of experience
- Need to come from manufacturing and specifically within DOD or government, aerospace
- Sales/Costing experience
- MS Suite and CRM experience
- Must be onsite 5 days a week
Nice to have skills and experience:
- Exposure to some sort of design software or 3D modeling software
- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Insight Global's client is a designer and manufacturer of parts for the DOD. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Proposal Engineer to come support their team in Naples, FL. This position develops and manages proposals for engineering projects ensuring they align with the customer needs for both recurring and new business development opportunities. Coordinating with clients and internal departments, incoming proposals are reviewed for viability along with execution to ensure deadlines and expectations are met in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
This position requires exceptional analytical, communication and organizational skills including cost estimation and the preparation of technical documentation.
Essential Functions:
1. Compile technical proposals including compliance matrices, enclosures, and non-recurring cost in response to customer specifications and statements of work.
2. Identify internal cost and resources required for successful implementation of new programs sustaining profitable financial growth to the company.
3. Ability to identify and mitigate potential risks related to customer requirements, product design, testing, production, and scheduling.
4. Manage internal inputs/outputs from Contracts, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Operations to effectively respond to highly advanced and comprehensive proposals.
5. Ability to extract historical data using various tools to analyze and construct a cost basis for both labor and material. Review and build budgetary costs and pricing establishing consistent product pricing.
6. Build strong customer relations through upfront engagement, continuous follow-ups and timely responses to initial trade studies, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
7. Assist in the accurate maintenance of the company’s CRM system ensuring conformity to company’s ERP system.
8. Provide accurate feedback to Proposal Manager/BD Executive Director required to forecast bookings and revenues.
9. Contribute to the preparation of Sales performance reports.
10. Adhere to the departments ISO documentation control, processes and policies. Support yearly audits as required.
11. Complete all required trainings including but not limited to Security Awareness, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), S.H.E. (Safety, Health, and Environmental), Ethics, Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking, Quality and all performance/product related trainings.
12. Attend trade shows, when appropriate, seeking BD prospects while representing our company with the highest standards of professionalism.
13. Additional duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
Annual Compensation:
$90,000 - $130,000
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Seniority level- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Project Management, Business Development, and Engineering - Industries Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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