Business Development Engineer

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Engineer to join the business. The company has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey

The role of a Business Development Engineer, you will be responsible to support the businesses customers and regional sales teams, facilitating the development of new business, the subsequent introduction of new products and to continuously develop our understanding of the applications and markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical-commercial interface with the customer, ensuring customer requirements are clearly understood, assessed, and translated into deliverable solutions.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and international exhibitions, acting as a brand ambassador and technical advisor.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and prospects to uncover new opportunities and increase customer satisfaction.
• Analyse and interpret customer specifications to support the development of bespoke product proposals and ensure alignment with application needs.
• Collaborate with export control teams to classify products under UK export regulations
• Support the early-stage design process by coordinating the creation of technical documentation, such as product specifications and customer delivery drawings, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Initiate and coordinate quotation processes for customised enquiries, aligning closely with Sales and Engineering to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive proposals.
• Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes relating to customer engagement, product development, and project handover.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Practical knowledge of 2D/3D CAD methods
• Experience of manufacturing processes and technologies relevant to similar products
• Experience with Solidworks
• Experience in the functional and operational characteristics of rotating machinery from an application perspective

Qualifications:

• A Masters/bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related subject accredited by the governing body, i.e. IMechE
• Qualified 6 Sigma Green Belt