Business Development Manager- Aerospace Engine

Job Title: Business Development Manager- Aerospace Engine

Department: Corporate

Reports to: Vice President Engineering & Technology

Classification: Exempt

Location: US Northeast

Travel: Yes

Job Summary:

The Business Development Manager - Aerospace Engine is responsible for developing and executing the long-term growth strategy for the aerospace engine segment, driving sustainable revenue expansion, market share growth, and strategic customer engagement. This role serves as a key architect of the company's market position, identifying emerging opportunities, shaping go-to-market strategies, and building relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and industry partners across the aerospace engine value chain.

Working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, product management, marketing, operations, and executive leadership, the Business Development Manager aligns market opportunities with organizational capabilities to accelerate growth, strengthen competitive differentiation, and support strategic business objectives. The role is accountable for translating industry trends, customer requirements, technology advancements, and competitive intelligence into actionable growth initiatives, product roadmaps, and commercial strategies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute growth strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets

• Identify target accounts and develop account penetration strategies to increase wallet share and strategic positioning

• Assist sales teams with opportunity qualification, application assessments, and strategic account development

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities

• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to develop customer focused solutions

• Serve as the technical authority for assigned products, materials, and target applications

• Define product strategy, positioning, and roadmap aligned with company and market objectives

• Track and report key performance indicators including revenue growth, new customer acquisition, quoting activity, pipeline development, product adoption, and profitability improvements.

• Support the development and launch of new products, including end mills, drills, reamers, burrs, routers, ceramics and specialty round tools

• Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customers and internal teams

• Participate in industry trade shows, technical conferences, customer events, and professional organizations to increase market visibility and generate new opportunities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering

• Proven experience (5 years) in manufacturing

• Advanced application knowledge and experience in metal cutting

• Desired CAD/CAM- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX and/or Mastercam

• Analytical and problem-solving skills of basic manufacturing processes

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders

Physical Requirements:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds at a time

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Ability to drive or fly to all facilities

Other Information

• Travel is required (desired 50%), domestic and international

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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