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Business Development Engineer - OEM

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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, you’ll 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. You’ll 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 We’re 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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