Project Engineer

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will lead technical and commercial project activities from bid development through execution. The Project Engineer will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for aerospace manufacturing projects while also coordinating project timelines, resources, and deliverables across departments. The person in this role will thoroughly review RFP/RFQ requirements, including the SOW, deliverables, schedule, and develop detailed cost data for labor, materials, outside processing and non‑recurring activities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in both the financial and operational success of aerospace programs. This role requires a blend of engineering, project management, and cost analysis.

• Lead the technical scope development for bids and proposals in collaboration with business development, program management, operations, and engineering teams.
• Work directly with the customer’s procurement and technical team to determine detailed requirements and deliverables.
• Examine the requirements of the RFP/RFQ, including SOW, technical data package, deliverables, schedule, term and conditions, and non-recurring activities. Review and document the requirements for regulatory/statutory, customer approvals, customer qualifications, third‑party approvals, and special processes not in place. Address any requirements outside our standard business model.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, outside processing, non-recurring (material min buys, tools, start‑up, programming, qualification activities, etc.).
• Develop FAR compliant cost and price data that includes historical data, supplier quotes, WBS, BOE, FAR schedules, Small Business Subcontracting Plans, and rates, etc.
• Proposal write-ups (Executive Summary, Cost Volume, Management Volume, Technical Volume).
• Lead bid/no bid meetings, lead cost reviews with supporting data (pictures, target pricing, industry, or customer intel, etc.).
• Maintain and provide real‑time updates to the Bid Activity List and electronic quote folders.
• Follow‑up and manage action items from customer RFPs/RFQs and customer meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead the technical scope development for bids and proposals in collaboration with business development, program management, operations, and engineering teams.
• Work directly with the customer’s procurement and technical team to determine detailed requirements and deliverables.
• Examine the requirements of the RFP (Requests for Proposals)/RFQ (Requests for Quotes), including SOW (Statement of Work), technical data package, deliverables, schedule, term and conditions, and non-recurring activities. Review and document the requirements for regulatory/statutory, customer approvals, customer qualifications, third‑party approvals, and special processes not in place. Address any requirements outside our standard business model.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, outside processing, non‑recurring (material min buys, tools, start‑up, programming, qualification activities, etc.).
• Develop FAR compliant cost and price data that includes historical data, supplier quotes, WBS, BOE, FAR schedules, Small Business Subcontracting Plans, and rates, etc.
• Proposal write‑ups (Executive Summary, Cost Volume, Management Volume, Technical Volume).
• Lead bid/no bid meetings, lead cost reviews with supporting data (pictures, target pricing, industry, or customer intel, etc.).
• Maintain and provide real time updates to the Bid Activity List and electronic quote folders.
• Follow‑up and manage action items from customer RFPs/RFQs, and customer meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Conduct kick‑off meetings and coordinate start‑up activities to hand‑off information from estimating to the Program Manager, IPT members and management (for specific or strategic awards) to ensure they align with project forecasts.
• Support activities for customer awards (contract review, etc.).
• Conduct financial reviews (post‑mortems) on specific parts/programs, including low margin parts.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure…