Proposal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Staff Bright is looking to hire a technically driven Proposal Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team in Wixom, MI. This role plays a key part in supporting aerospace manufacturing and automation projects by developing technically sound and competitive proposals for complex CNC machining solutions.

• Support the Sales team by developing technical and commercial proposals for turnkey manufacturing and automation projects.
• Evaluate machine fit, tooling requirements, machining processes, and overall project feasibility to develop accurate customer solutions and quotations.
• Collaborate closely with customers, engineering teams, and global affiliates to ensure proposals align with technical specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Apply knowledge of CNC machining, aerospace materials, and manufacturing processes to recommend efficient and reliable machining solutions.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software and engineering tools to support proposal development, machining concepts, and project planning activities.
• Participate in customer discussions and technical reviews to ensure proposed solutions meet expectations for precision, safety, traceability, and performance.

• 4+ years of experience within CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or related technical manufacturing environments.
• Strong CNC cutting and machining knowledge is required.
• Experience with CAD/CAM programming, including NX software, is required.
• Aerospace/Automotive manufacturing experience.