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    Proposal Manager - St Charles, United States - LMI Aerospace

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    WHO ARE WESonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence.

    As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable.

    We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.


    Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient.

    Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

    Position Summary

    The Proposal Manager is responsible for proposal efforts for the manufacturing divisions of the company.

    This includes providing and coordinating estimates for ongoing and new/development programs, supporting management and the use and development of tools to improve estimating performance.

    Essential Job Responsibilities

    Serve as Estimating/Pricing Model Administrator.

    Serve as Project Leadon proposals/estimates

    Serve as Lead on Pre-Gate/Gate Reviews

    Provide oversight and coordination of multiple estimates and supporting detail for estimates

    Understand the magnitude of request, key milestones, and due dates and work with team and management to determine feasibility and estimating approaches

    Provide and lead daily/weekly status on estimates prior to submitting for approval and release to customer

    Manage assigned estimating activities that occur at plant level

    Work closely with Engineering, Strategic Souring, and Operations organizations to provide Request For Quotations (RFQ), evaluate responses from plants

    Incorporate costing/pricing inputs into Customer formats proposal/quotes

    Support management for the bid/no bid process from receipt of RFQ through contract issuance

    Support, evaluate, develop and/or improvise methods and tools for quoting new work

    Support development of computerized estimating models with the ability to transfer information and reporting between Sonaca North America departments

    Support contracts and various manufacturing for contract changes, both technical and non-technical

    Works with operations to assess price impacts of customer configuration changes.

    Evaluate various ways to improve parametric, top down and bottom-up estimates for Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Request for Information (RFI) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates

    Ability to work on multiple data systems which is conducive to supporting site objectives

    Education and Experience Required

    Associate, Technical degree, or equivalent experiences preferred

    Proposals, Estimating, and Pricing experience is required. Sheet metal, composite and/or machining experience is a plus.

    History of successful and progressively increasing responsibility in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

    Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts, along with experience in a multi-plant environment is a plus


    Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace industry specifically with aircraft components, structural elements and metallic/composite structures or the equivalent combination in education, training and experience.


    Minimum of 3 years of experience in a proposal development or contracts functions within aerospace industry, preferably some government contracting experience.

    Experience required in Proposal Development, Project Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Contracts, Customer Support, Subcontract Management, or Business Development.

    Proficient in Microsoft Office

    Demonstrated experience with assessing technical engineering models/drawings and possess working knowledge of material types and general aerospace manufacturing

    Focused on customer service and succeeds in a team-based environment

    Solid organizational and time management skills

    Superior oral and written communication skills - effectively present information and respond to questions from groups

    Travel Required

    Infrequently as required (<5%)

    WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

    We take care of our people.

    401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution

    Competitive wages

    Paid holidays

    Paid time off

    Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance

    Short-term disability

    Long-term disability

    Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources

    Wellness program

    Tuition assistance

    Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions


    This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

    The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required.

    This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an "at will" basis and may be terminated at any time.

    Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities.

    This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company's online application system.

    If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation.

    Applicants with disabilities may contact us at for assistance accessing the on-line application system.

    Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department.

    Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

    Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

    Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer


    NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS


    It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates ("LMI Aerospace").


    This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company.

    These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information.

    The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.


    Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.


    Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email -Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence.

    As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable.

    We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.


    Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient.

    Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.


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