Business Development Engineer - Industrial Products

ACME INNOVATIVE MACHINING SOLUTIONS - India; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ACME Innovative Machining Solutions in Chennai seeks a Business Development Engineer – Industrial Products to drive growth across key sectors. The role blends on-site client engagement with some work-from-home flexibility and requires collaboration with engineering and operations teams to deliver machining and tooling solutions.

The candidate will analyze customer requirements, prepare proposals, conduct technical and commercial discussions, and follow up on leads to form long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate customer needs, market data and technical requirements.
• New business development capabilities to identify prospects, build pipelines, and expand industrial customer bases.
• Excellent communication and sales skills to present proposals, negotiate contracts and close opportunities.
• Relevant experience in industrial products, precision machining, tooling, or manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for potential clients.
• Lead technical and commercial discussions to advance opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to align solutions with customer needs.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts and report on sales activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

New Business Development

Sales & Communications

MS Office

CRM Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

ACME Innovative Machining Solutions, founded in 2008, is a service-focused metal-cutting partner supporting aerospace, medical, power generation, automotive, heavy engineering, and defense sectors. The company specializes in production tooling and precision machining solutions tailored to demanding industrial applications. ACME emphasizes close collaboration with customers to solve complex machining challenges and optimize manufacturing performance. Team members benefit from exposure to advanced technologies, diverse industries, and a culture centered on technical excellence and customer success.

Role Description

The Business Development Engineer – Industrial Products role is a full-time hybrid position based in Chennai, with a mix of on-site client engagement and some work-from-home flexibility. In this role, the individual identifies and develops new business opportunities for precision machining and tooling solutions across key industrial sectors. Day-to-day activities include analyzing customer requirements, preparing proposals, conducting technical and commercial discussions, and following up on leads to convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. The role also involves collaborating with engineering and operations teams to align customer needs with feasible solutions, supporting product demonstrations, and maintaining strong relationships with existing accounts. Regular reporting on sales activities, market trends, and competitor insights is expected to help shape business strategy and growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to evaluate customer needs, market data, and technical requirements.
• Candidates should possess New Business Development and Business Development capabilities to identify prospects, build pipelines, and expand industrial customer bases.
• Candidates should possess Communication and Sales skills to conduct effective presentations, negotiate contracts, and close opportunities.
• Relevant experience in industrial products, precision machining, tooling, or manufacturing environments is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, or related field) or an equivalent technical qualification is preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup, travel to customer sites as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic CRM tools, with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Prior exposure to sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or heavy engineering will be an advantage.