ENGINEER - Business Development

Sansera Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering in Bengaluru seeks an Engineer - Business Development to drive aerospace opportunities through technical evaluation, costing, and proposal coordination.

The role requires CAD proficiency, GD&T expertise, and 3–5 years in aerospace BD or engineering. You will interact with OEMs and Tier suppliers, prepare technical/commercial proposals, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in business development or engineering roles in aerospace.
• Strong aerospace drawing reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Proficiency in CAD modelling and drafting tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and analyse aerospace drawings with GD&T and tolerancing.
• Perform accurate costing and estimation for aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals matching customer requirements.
• Carry out CAD modelling, drafting, and configuration studies for proposals and feasibility analyses.
• Evaluate and coordinate special aerospace processes such as heat treatment, surface treatment, NDT, coating, and qualification documentation.
• Liaise with aerospace customers, OEMs, and Tier-1/2 suppliers for requirements and clarifications.
• Support tenders, RFQs, pricing submissions, and long-term agreements with technical inputs.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer specs, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Aerospace drawing reading

CAD modelling

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Costing & estimation

Technical proposals

Customer interaction

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: ENGINEER - Business Development

Posting Start Date: 8/12/26

Job Description:

PRIME FUNCTION

To support Business Development through technical evaluation, costing & estimation, customer specification interpretation, and coordination of aerospace-specific processes to drive new business opportunities and secure aerospace programs and contracts.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, interpret, and analyse aerospace engineering drawings with strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace tolerancing practices.
• Perform accurate costing and estimation for aerospace manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, forging, casting, assembly, and precision components.
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements and international aerospace standards.
• Carry out CAD modelling, drafting, and configuration studies as required for proposals, feasibility analysis, and value engineering.
• Evaluate and coordinate special aerospace processes such as heat treatment, surface treatment, NDT, coating, and qualification documentation.
• Liaise with aerospace customers, OEMs, and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers for requirement understanding, technical clarifications, and project discussions.
• Support the Business Development team with technical inputs for tenders, RFQs, pricing submissions, and long-term agreements.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare qualification documents including First Article Inspection (FAI – AS9102), process qualification, and support customer and regulatory audits.
• Contribute to opportunity mapping, market intelligence, competitive analysis, and proposal strategy for aerospace programs.

AUTHORITY

• Technical approval authority for costing and estimation inputs for assigned aerospace RFQs.
• Decision-making authority on CAD models, drawing interpretations, and feasibility assessments for proposals.
• Coordination authority with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Quality, SCM, Special Processes) for data collection and validation.
• Customer interaction authority for technical discussions, clarifications, and proposal-related engagements.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Qualification:

• BE/Diploma BE / B. Tech in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Experience:

• 3–5 years

Key Competencies:

• Strong aerospace drawing reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in CAD modelling and drafting tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and associated cost drivers.
• Expertise in estimation, costing, and preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Ability to interpret and implement customer specifications and international aerospace standards.
• Strong analytical skills, communication ability, and business development mindset..

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Accuracy, completeness, and turnaround time of costing and estimation submissions.
• Conversion rate of proposals into confirmed orders or long-term contracts.
• Quality, compliance, and audit-readiness of technical submissions and qualification documents.
• Customer satisfaction and effectiveness of technical interactions and support.
• Contribution to new aerospace business opportunities, program wins, and revenue growth.
• Effectiveness of collaboration with internal teams and adherence to project timelines.

Skills

Competencies

Adapting to Change Attentive Listening Collaboration and Team building Communicating Effectively Critical Thinking Customer Centricity