Manufacturing Proposal Specialist

Spartronics • Brooksville, FL

260d

About The Position

At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on! As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability. Our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). Additional services include engineering support such as manufacturing testing, supply chain management, sustaining engineering, and a suite of aftermarket services to support the full OEM product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,300 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations. At Spartronics, the Corporate Manufacturing Cost Engineer plays a critical role in developing accurate and competitive labor and process cost estimates for complex manufacturing programs in the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. This position is part of our centralized engineering and quoting team and is instrumental in supporting high-quality bid proposals that align with customer expectations and internal manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering preferred; 5+ Years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Contract Electronics Manufacturing with a focus on cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or cost analysis.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes in electronics (SMT, through-hole, electromechanical assembly, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze labor and process costs within a contract manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with CAD information and data, along with experience in CAD tools such as Valor.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing sector.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and how labor routing impacts cost modeling.
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes and collaborating with Program Management or Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop labor and process cost estimates using engineering documentation, historical performance data, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain cost element structures to capture all direct and indirect labor costs in electronics manufacturing.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management teams to establish labor cost-estimating relationships and process standards.
• Interpret technical documentation, including BOMs, assembly drawings, work instructions, and routings, to assess labor effort and production flow.
• Monitor actual performance versus quoted estimates to improve quoting accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver financial reporting, cost trends, and analysis to support bid strategy and pricing decisions.
• Contribute to the development of cost modeling tools and standardized quoting templates.
• Recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts.
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree