Bidding Engineer Technician

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing • Dickinson, ND

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About The Position

The Bidding Engineer Technician plays a critical role in developing accurate, competitive, and timely proposals by managing Request for Quotes (RFQs) from review through submission. Working closely with Proposal Coordinators, Program Managers, Engineers, and cross-functional teams, this position analyzes technical requirements, prepares Bills of Materials (BOMs), estimates labor and material costs, and identifies sourcing solutions to support successful bids. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and communicates effectively with both internal teams and customers to ensure quote accuracy and completeness. This role is essential to driving business growth and customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality, compliant proposals that align with customer requirements and company capabilities. The Bidding Engineer Technician supports AS9100 quality standards, conducts bid risk assessments, implements continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains organized documentation to ensure audit readiness and process efficiency. Success in this position requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, technical aptitude, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams to help secure winning opportunities and support successful program execution.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely proposals that support company growth and customer success.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical aptitude.
• Effective communication with internal teams and customers.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a business or engineering-related discipline is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing Request for Quotes (RFQs) from review through submission.
• Analyzing technical requirements.
• Preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Estimating labor and material costs.
• Identifying sourcing solutions to support successful bids.
• Supporting AS9100 quality standards.
• Conducting bid risk assessments.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining organized documentation to ensure audit readiness and process efficiency.

Benefits

• Collaborative, quality-driven organization.
• Contributions directly influence business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Work alongside experienced professionals.
• Exposure to a variety of manufacturing programs and customer requirements.
• Critical role in developing winning proposals that drive organizational success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED