Business Development Engineer

Rock West Composites•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer. Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in San Diego, Ca and reports to our VP of Space Structures. Position Summary: The Business Development Engineer supports new business growth through technical proposal development, cost estimation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
2-3 years of experience in engineering, estimating, manufacturing, or business development support
Strong understanding of cost estimating and manufacturing processes
Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
US Citizenship is a requirement.

Responsibilities

Review and validate cost estimates, ensuring alignment with manufacturing methods and pricing strategy
Ensure cost build-ups include all key inputs such as materials, tooling, labor, and project complexity
Translate project scope and engineering requirements into accurate cost and schedule estimates, including capital expenditures as needed
Support estimators in obtaining supplier quotations and lead times for materials, tooling, and components
Develop and maintain cost and schedule models, including cost curve analysis based on historical data
Establish and support cost tracking processes to monitor project profitability and improve pricing strategies
Support RFQ/RFP responses and proposal development activities
Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of customer opportunities and proposals
Assist with opportunity qualification, planning, scheduling, and budgeting
Follow up on inbound leads and support early-stage customer engagement
Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to develop competitive and executable proposals
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and technical input
Act as a liaison between internal teams to ensure alignment on scope, cost, and delivery expectations
Support development of relationships with customers, prospects, and suppliers
Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and trade shows as needed
Provide internal feedback on customer requirements, market trends, and competitive insights
Support the transition of opportunities from concept through production readiness
Other duties as assigned.