Business Development Engineer

Rock West CompositesSan Diego, CA
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.

Benefits

  • 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
  • Annual Bonus
  • 401K - 5% match
  • Employee Stocks Option Program
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • 8- paid Holidays
  • PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
  • $2,500 tuition reimbursement
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