Position Summary

ACT AeroSpace is seeking a highly motivated Bid and Proposal Specialist to support advanced composite development efforts and lead technical inputs for customer proposals. This role bridges engineering innovation and business development by translating technical capability into competitive, executable proposals. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting proposal development in an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Engineering

• Lead or support technical proposal development, including:

  • Technical approach and manufacturing plans

  • Cost models, labor estimates, and material assumptions

  • Risk identification and mitigation strategies

• Work closely with Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure proposals are technically sound and executable

• Interpret customer RFQs, specifications, and statements of work

• Support customer technical discussions and reviews as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Interface with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance to ensure alignment between proposed solutions and actual capabilities

• Support transition from awarded proposals into production programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field)

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, composites, or advanced manufacturing (proposal experience preferred)

• Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes

• Ability to develop labor and cost estimates for manufacturing programs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required for cost modeling)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace proposals, RFQs, or customer bidding processes

• Familiarity with AS9100 or aerospace quality requirements

• Experience working with carbon fiber composites and autoclave processes

• Background in process development or manufacturing engineering

Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

• Business-minded engineering approach

What ACT AeroSpace Offers

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities to work on advanced aerospace programs

• Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment

• Growth and development opportunities