Hiring: Business Development Manager Company: Guided Search Partners Location: New Oxford, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:16:00 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive experience in business development, sales, program management, engineering, manufacturing, or strategic account management within aerospace, defense, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing. Required Skills: •The Director of Business Development will lead the company’s growth strategy within the aerospace and defense markets, with a strong emphasis on precision mechanical manufacturing, machining, engineered components, and complex assemblies •This position is responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing strategic relationships with aerospace and defense customers, expanding existing accounts, and driving profitable revenue growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of business development expertise and mechanical/manufacturing acumen •, allowing them to understand customer requirements, evaluate manufacturability, communicate effectively with engineering teams, and position the company's technical capabilities to win new programs. •The successful candidate will be comfortable discussing machining processes, materials, tolerances, GD&T, engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, inspection requirements, and design-for-manufacturability considerations with customers, engineers, and internal manufacturing personnel. •Business Development & Growth •Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy focused on aerospace and defense markets. •Identify, qualify, and pursue new opportunities with aerospace OEMs, defense primes, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, and other strategic customers. •Develop and maintain executive-level and technical relationships with customers. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related discipline •, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience. •Demonstrated success developing new business and securing contracts with aerospace and/or defense customers. •In-depth knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes and precision machining •Demonstrated capacity to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical requirements •Solid functional working knowledge of materials commonly used in aerospace and defense manufacturing, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys, and other engineered materials. •In-depth knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers, production processes, tolerances, tooling, inspection, and lead times. •Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, machinists, quality professionals, buyers, program managers, and executive leadership. •Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills. •Demonstrated ability to manage complex, technical sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!