Business Development Engineer OEM
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days holiday, private health insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice pension scheme, and a state-of-the-art working environment
Are you a commercially minded engineer ready to drive high-value technical partnerships?
As a Business Development Engineer OEM, youll join a world-renowned manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, working with clients in the space, semiconductor, and advanced research sectors. With customers including NASA, CERN, and the European Space Agency, this is a chance to build long-term relationships and shape cutting-edge projects from the ground up.
The Business Development Engineer OEM will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and converting high-potential OEM opportunities. Youll work closely with engineering, R&D, and production teams to deliver tailored solutions to our growing client base in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and engage new OEM clients through research, outreach, and technical presentations.
Build and manage relationships with engineering and procurement contacts.
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and virtual conferences.
Deliver engaging technical webinars and product demonstrations.
Collaborate internally to tailor solutions and support product development roadmaps.
Provide feedback on market trends and customer needs to inform strategy.
What Were Looking For:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years in a technical or engineering role with customer-facing or sales responsibility.
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and commercial stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills (both digital and in-person).
Full UK driving licence and valid passport some travel required.
Desirable:
Experience working with or selling to OEM clients.
Experience in the scientific equipment or high-tech sectors.
Knowledge of the UHV sector is a plus.
The Business Development Engineer OEM role is ideal for someone who wants to combine technical expertise with commercial impact in a growing, forward-thinking company.
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