Proposal Engineer - Bids & Estimating; Aerospace

Proposal Engineer – Bids & Estimating

White Salmon, WA | Full-Time | 4-Day Workweek

Built for Precision. Driven by Innovation.

Are you an engineer who enjoys analyzing technical requirements, building accurate estimates, and helping secure exciting new projects? A leading advanced manufacturing company serving the aerospace, defense, space, marine, and industrial sectors is seeking a Proposal Engineer to join its growing Business Development and Program Development team. Located in beautiful White Salmon, Washington, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, this role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with customer engagement while contributing to projects that make a global impact.

Why Join Us?

4-day workweek offering enhanced work-life balance

Opportunity to support innovative aerospace and advanced manufacturing programs

Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Career growth within a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organization

Scenic Pacific Northwest location with year-round outdoor recreation

Position Summary

As a Proposal Engineer, you will play a critical role in the business development process by evaluating customer requests, analyzing technical specifications, developing cost estimates, and preparing professional proposals. You will collaborate with engineering, program management, operations, and customers to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation

Analyze technical requirements and develop accurate cost estimates

Maintain data integrity within estimating systems and pricing models

Prepare detailed proposals, bid packages, and customer correspondence

Present estimates and pricing recommendations to internal stakeholders

Communicate with customers and suppliers to gather information and clarify requirements

Track proposal activity from submission through award decision

Maintain proposal records and support business development reporting

Capture feedback on wins, losses, pricing, schedules, and market intelligence

Collaborate cross-functionally to improve estimating and proposal processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills

Experience working with manufacturing processes, materials, and cost estimating concepts

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related business applications

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred:

Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD

Background in aerospace, defense, composites, manufacturing, or related industries

Experience supporting bids, proposals, estimating, or project costing functions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, customer-focused, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively across teams, and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable export control requirements, including providing evidence of U.S. Person status where required by federal regulations. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and professional workplace.