Business Development Engineer - OEM

Terry Parris Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of ultra-high vacuum technology in the UK seeks a Business Development Engineer OEM to foster client relationships in sectors like space and semiconductor. Ideal candidates will combine a technical background with sales expertise, keen on driving growth with renowned clients such as NASA and CERN.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

State-of-the-art working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a technical or engineering role with customer-facing or sales responsibility.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new OEM clients through outreach and technical presentations.
• Build and manage relationships with engineering and procurement contacts.
• Represent the company at industry events and deliver product demonstrations.

Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Technical Outreach

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Job description

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.