Proposal and Bidding Manager

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Job Summary

The sky is no longer the limit as Nidec takes its technology off the ground and into the Aerospace market. As a Proposal Manager with the Nidec Aerospace team, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your expertise to design electric propulsion systems for battery-powered aircraft that will enable the world to sustainably and efficiently get from point A to point B.

Nidec is the world’s leading electric motor manufacturer and a true pioneer in electrification across a wide array of industries since its foundation in 1973, ranging from appliance, and energy infrastructure, to ground transportation. Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer which intends to take a leading role in the Electrification of Aircrafts. We are well-positioned and excited to support the aerospace industry in its ambitious transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s key pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity with their passion to learn, enthusiasm to exceed market expectations, and tenacity to solve complex technical issues. From ideation to production, you will work with a diverse and experienced team of design engineers to support aerospace industry leaders and spearhead technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Job Description

Nidec Aerospace is seeking a Bidding & Proposal Manager who will take ownership of preparing, coordinating, and delivering winning proposals and tenders. This is a hands-on role, working closely with sales, engineering, program, procurement, finance, operations and aftermarket teams to ensure proposals are accurate, complete, competitive, and submitted on time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives under tight deadlines.

 

The individual is responsible for

·       Lead the end to end proposal process from RFP/RFI qualification to proposal submission to customer

·       Review RFPs/tenders, extract requirements, and create clear action plans following process

·       Coordinate contributions from very diverse cross functional teams including engineering, commercial, operations, finance, aftermarket and legal teams

·       Write, edit, and format proposal content to ensure clarity and compliance

·       Track deadlines and ensure all proposals are submitted on time

·       Maintain a database of standard proposal content, templates, and references

·       Support sales during clarifications, Q&A, and post-submission follow-ups

·       Manage version control and ensure all documents meet company standards

·       Capture feedback and lessons learned to improve future submissions

·       Support program and sales team on existing projects to evaluate cost impact

 

Technical Attributes and Experience

 

·        Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

·        Strong communication and collaboration abilities

·        Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time

·        Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

·        Understanding of CRM (preferably Salesforce.com)

·        Experience with bidding tools and process creation is a plus

·        Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

 

Minimum Requirements (proficiency levels aligned to job level) 

 

·        Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

·        3–7 years’ experience in proposals, bids, or project coordination.

·        Strong writing, editing, and document management skills.

·        Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

·        Familiarity with contract terms and pricing basics is a plus.

·        Proficiency in business English

Additional Job Details

Professional – P3
Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Established professional; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on moderately complex projects/assignments and contributes to setting objectives or goals of projects and assignments within team
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with employees both within and occasionally outside of the department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the department at an operational level regarding concepts or practices and some advisement on approaches
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced are difficult and mildly complex and typically impact the job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
• Provides assistance and training to other employees
• May lead significant parts of moderately complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires advanced job knowledge and demonstrated competence within department, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.