Summary:The Proposal Engineer is responsible for the development and management of technical and commercial proposals. The specific tasks may include design concepting, process engineering, technical writing, and establishing budgets, terms and conditions review and pricing. Duties and Responsibilities: Preparing proposals for bids on new projects, including reviewing existing plans and researching potential challenges that could ariseReviewing customer specifications and requirements for bid / no bid input recommendationsCommunicating with customers to gather complete information to support proposal development Support and participate in external and internal meetings and technical reviewsDeveloping proposal estimates for aerospace tooling and automated assembly systems (individual or grouped projects) with pricing aligned to current market conditions and competitive situationWork with internal engineers and designers to develop and quote cost estimates based on customer specificationsAbility to multitask between multiple projects, meetings, and daily priorities within the groupPerform tasks as needed such as concepting proposal responses that satisfy customer purchasing specifications to ensure that requirements are metCommunicate with stakeholders (customer, management, team, resources, supplier) such that there is solid alignment and coordinationBe accountable for the on-time submission of all deliverablesDevelop value-added technical propositions and proposal writingWork cohesively with internal project team on any commercial needs or support once a project is kicked-offPerform other duties as assigned Education and Work Experience:Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field or related experience, preferredTechnical knowledge of manufacturing/automation systems for aerospaceTwo to Five years of design or process engineering experience or equivalent Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job. Creates and maintains complex files and written documentsA strong understanding and relevant experience in aircraft assembly and tool fabricationKnowledge of ITAR regulations and previous experience in government and/or military flight operations exposure would be considered an assetYou are eligible to view and handle ITAR materialWorks in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environmentCan multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross functional environmentTakes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves resultsDisplays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely mannerIs reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlinesAble to tackle complicated issues by evaluating information gathered and organized to arrive at an outcomeAble to properly structure, organized, and grammatically correct reports and documentsUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsGives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate timesFamiliar with a variety of fabrication concepts, practices, and proceduresHas strong communication skills to ensure clear consistent and timely information sharing within the team and across functional areas Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancesAnalytical and problems solving skillsAble to work independently and as part of a teamAble to learn, comprehend and explain product functionality and value propositionYou must have proficiency in MS Office to generate and give presentations to various levels in the company and or customer Work Conditions:Environment Type:Indoors, Office environment. Temperate controlledExposure Types:No adverse environmental conditions expectedWork Hours:Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditionsTravel Requirements:This position can involve travel up to 20% of the time Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handlingProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerRepeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers #ZRAIT Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment. AIT Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Security Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. ITAR Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT’ s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at askhr@aint.com.