Manager, Proposals

Paslin Company • Warren, MI

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the development, documentation, and execution of customer Requests for Quotation (RFQs). This role oversees the proposal development process from initial customer inquiry through submission, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives. This position also provides leadership and development for the Proposals team. This role collaborates closely with Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Program Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Associate degree with equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in proposal management, estimating, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Two or more years of supervisory or management experience leading technical or proposal teams.
• Experience with automotive tooling, automated welding systems, or manufacturing automation.
• Working knowledge of CAD platforms including Siemens NX (UG), CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Proven experience reviewing and interpreting customer RFQs and technical specifications.
• Experience with a variety of automated assembly processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project planning, resource management, and proposal tracking systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all proposal development activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, progress tracking, and final submission.
• Review, interpret, and analyze customer RFQs to determine project scope, technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assign resources to support multiple concurrent projects and customer deadlines.
• Provide regular project and proposal status updates to the executive team and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development, Estimating and Engineering teams to develop competitive and accurate quotations.
• Support the development of project kickoff documentation and handoff activities for awarded programs.
• Participate in Lessons Learned meetings, design reviews, customer reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, proposal quality, consistency, and overall departmental effectiveness.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree