Business Development Lead, Manufacturing & Composites

Swift Engineering • San Clemente, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Swift Engineering, Inc. is a company that provides Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites, unmanned systems, robotics, and associated technologies. They are seeking passionate, flexible, personable, and professional individuals who are humble, smart, and eager to learn and grow in a team environment. Swift Engineering offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and longevity, recognizing employees as the driving force behind the company's success.

As a Business Development Lead, the role involves identifying strategic business opportunities, developing plans to leverage them, growing the customer base, nurturing partnerships, and driving revenue growth. This position also offers opportunities to contribute to product development and collaborate with a team on challenging engineering problems, working with internal and external teams at all levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in technical field
• 2+ years prior experience, preferably in an engineering, technical, manufacturing, or unmanned systems business development role or related field.
• Domestic and international travel is required, driven by business development initiatives.
• An enthusiasm for and broad knowledge of aerospace and UAS technology development.
• Strong writing and presentation skills. The right person for this role can create well written business development products, like proposals, presentations, white papers, etc.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of people.
• Must be “US PERSON” per ITAR and OPSEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the domestic and international business development strategy.
• Provide support to the business development team in pursuing leads and managing customer relationships consistent with Swift’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with partners and representatives.
• Search for and evaluate new aerospace opportunities, to include R&D, composite manufacturing, engineering services, and UAS sales and services.
• Maintain internal coordination between team members and other teams within Swift, such as Engineering, Program Management, Legal, and Finance.
• Develop knowledge and a thorough understanding of all products and services and apply this knowledge to provide appropriate recommendations/ solutions that meet clients’ requirements.
• Participate in domestic and international trade shows and business development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level