Bidding Engineer Technician

The Bidding Engineer Technician is responsible for working with the Proposal Coordinator in processing all requests for quotes (RFQ) to completion. The Bidding Engineer Technician must become familiar with the needs and capabilities of the various KMM programs and follow guidance from Program Managers and Engineers to develop the best methods of estimating labor, identifying material requirements, tooling, non-recurring charges, etc. for each program. This position works closely with all members of the bidding group in developing high-quality proposals for existing and potential customers, based on different customer specifications. The Bidding Engineer Technician ensures quotes are submitted accurately and before deadlines, making sure to represent the company in a fair and ethical manner. This position requires a professional demeanor and will report directly to the Bidding Engineering Team Lead. Supervisory Responsibilities : None Core Expectations/QMS Principles: 1. Customer Focus: The primary focus of quality management is to meet customer requirements and strive to exceed customer expectations. 2. Leadership: Leaders at all levels establish unity of purpose and direction. They create conditions in which people are engaged in achieving the KMM's quality objectives. 3. Engagement of People: Competent, empowered, and engaged people at all levels are essential to enhance KMM's capability to create and deliver value. 4. Process Approach: Consistent and predictable results are achieved more effectively and efficiently when activities are understood and managed as interrelated processes that function as a coherent system. 5. Continuous Improvement: Successful organizations have an ongoing focus on improvement. This principle is essential for maintaining current performance, reacting to changes in internal and external conditions, and creating new opportunities. 6. Evidence-Based Decision Making: Decisions based on the analysis and evaluation of data and information are more likely to produce desired results. 7. Relationship Management: For sustained success, KMM manages their relationships with interested parties, such as suppliers, to optimize our performance. These principles help KMM build a strong foundation for sustainable quality improvements, enhanced customer satisfaction, and overall business success! Essential Job Functions: Complete open Request for Quotes (RFQ) quickly and meet short deadlines. Review Request for Quote (RFQ) documents package, which may include Statement of Work (SOW); Parts List; Dimensional Drawing; Specifications; Quality Notes and other requirements. Prepare the Bill of Materials (BOM) and estimate the amount of labor hours required to complete a given SOW. Set pricing for non-recurring charges such as testing, tooling, creation of build process, and First Article Reports. Prepare complete and accurate BOMs with identified sourcing and alternate parts for materials that are not commercial off the shelf (COTS). Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must become familiar with the needs and capabilities of various programs. Identify processes required in the RFQ and determine whether KMM facilities have the capability to perform those processes. Communicate regularly by phone and e-mail with the bidding team members. Communicate questions regarding engineering package to customer or internal teams. Work with Program Engineers and Program Managers upon bid award to ensure we produce successfully in relation to the bid. Occasional travel to o her work locations to work with other team members and attend meetings. Flexibility to work extra hours