Contracts & Proposal Research Intern

Description

Position Summary

JE Technology Solutions, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment for fall protection, is seeking a talented and motivated student to join our team as an intern. This role offers the opportunity to work closely within a collaborative environment, supporting cross-functional teams including Estimating, Sales and Engineering. The intern will play a role in identifying client needs, conducting outreach, and helping tailor our products and services to solve real-world problems. This role requires a blend of technical curiosity, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering customer-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze potential client systems, processes, or technical needs to identify opportunities for improvement using JE Technology's products.
• Work to understand the specific needs of clients and match them with the company’s capabilities.
• Gather feedback from clients and relay insights to the Sales and Estimating teams for solution development.
• Interact directly with potential clients to gather insights into their operations, challenges, and business goals.
• Collaborate with the Estimating Team to develop custom solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Support the creation of client proposals, including benefits, pricing structures, and implementation timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, findings, and proposal components.
• Participate in product and capability training to understand JE Technology’s full suite of services and machinery.
• Travel Requirements: This position does not have any requirements for travel.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Comfortable working in both technical and client-facing environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Students who are currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business with Technical Focus, or related field.
• Preference will be given to students in their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year.
• Strong interest in technical sales, client relationship building, and manufacturing solutions.
• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment and some previous learning or other exposure to machining, welding, bending, and cutting processes.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in sales strategy, estimating, and client engagement
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and engineering tools
• Real-world insight into business-to-business (B2B) solutions development
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced sales, estimating, and engineering professionals
• Manufacturing Industry Exposure
• Technical Exposure to:   Machining & Milling, Cutting Equipment, Welding Equipment, Bending Equipment, SolidWorks, PDM, Fusion 360 CAM