Proposal Manager - Automotive Automation Assembly Systems

Title: Proposal Manager – Automotive Automation Assembly Systems

Description

The Proposal Manager will be responsible for directing and managing a team of Proposal

Leaders and Proposal Engineers and to develop technical solutions and proposals to tender

offers customers which are efficient and competitive in today’s marketplace.

In this role the ideal candidate will act as a network and think innovatively while executing the

Following Responsibilities

Proposal Manager Direct Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, develop and support the proposals team and cross-functional departments in the development of automated manufacturing processes & value propositions.
• Organize information and instruct / monitor the proposal team’s adherence to the P2 process (milestones) and usage of the process, proposal & estimating tools / templates & other requirements.
• Assist in conjunction with the proposals team to define the strategy for completing proposals and creating quote task timing to meet due dates.
• Proposal resource planning, working closely with sales to know current & expected RFP’s and future OA strategies. Includes future personnel planning & recruiting.
• Collaborate with Sales along with the customer during the proposal phase to define the most competitive and effective solutions.
• Review offers for technical merit and financial effectiveness.
• Lead departmental improvement projects and ensure complete/current KPI records. Ensure consistency among team members and proposals.
• Conduct team performance reviews, objective setting, and development plans.
• Lead weekly proposal review meeting in which all current or submitted proposals are reviewed and discussed with cross-functional departments and senior management.
• Support the development of high-level budgetary quotes.
• Create cost-effective multi-country sourcing strategies to be implemented during offer development.
• Collaborate directly with engineering & planning groups both in the US and other countries.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field.
• Experience leading teams in Proposal Development, Engineering, or Project Management, or related discipline.
• Experience leading proposal development of manufacturing production systems such as Body Assembly Automation, BIW, Robotic Welding systems and General Assembly.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing automation system experience in one or more of the following areas: Proposal & Estimating, Engineering or Project Management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools.
• Ability and willingness for limited travel (0 – 20%).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in process, system layout or proposal development.
• Experience in project management or engineering and working knowledge of project deliverables and milestones.
  
  

Location: Southfield