Proposal Engineering Analyst

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Proposal Engineering Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the growth of Manufacturing and Distribution (M&D) operations by bridging technical engineering standards with bid competitiveness. This position is responsible for gathering and synthesizing complex engineering data including cycle times, material costs, labor requirements, and facility capacity to create accurate, data-driven estimates for new business bids, internal project proposals, and outsourced work opportunities. The role serves as the technical authority on the cost-to-serve for various manufacturing lines, ensuring bids are both profitable and operationally viable.

What Success Looks Like: (Objectives):Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to translate customer requirements and Statements of Work (SOWs) into detailed engineering estimates Maintain and update engineering standards for distribution and manufacturing processes; ensure standards reflect current operational realities to feed into accurate cost modeling Collaborate with the Forecasting team to evaluate how new bid volumes impact existing facility capacity; leverage capacity analysis tools and AI-driven predictive modeling to determine if new business can be absorbed or requires CapEx investment Develop robust business cases for new project initiatives, clearly outlining ROI, labor savings, and material cost avoidance to support company cost-efficiency OKRsServe as the technical point of contact during the RFP/RFQ process, working closely with Industrial Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to validate that bid assumptions are feasible Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):Critical experience in developing accurate cost models, capacity analysis, and bid estimates for manufacturing and distribution projectsAI Literacy and advanced application of data-driven decision-making tools, including Microsoft Excel and data visualization platforms such as Tableau or PowerBIStrong understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies focused on operational efficiency and cost reduction Ability to bridge the gap between technical operations and commercial bid requirements through cross-functional collaboration Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical data and project ROI clearly to senior leadership Strong task management and problem-solving abilities to handle RFP/RFQ processes and manage competing project priorities

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or production planning

Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:

• Cost modeling and capacity analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (data modeling, pivot tables, macros)
• Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Compensation: $85,000.00/Year - $103,400.00/YearWe offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled. We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process. EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English / Spanish)