Aerospace & Defense BD Leader — New Programs

Cmi-Group-Aerospace-; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

CMI Group, a Cassavant Machining, Inc. entity, designs and manufactures precision aerospace and defense components in the Phoenix area. This VP of Business Development role focuses on new program wins, design engagement, and strategic market positioning for tier1 primes.

You will own pursuit strategy, build a data-driven pipeline, and report progress to the CEO and board in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in business development or sales leadership in precision aerospace manufacturing.
• Direct accountability for new program wins with Tier 1 primes (e.g., Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin).
• Strong technical fluency to engage design/engineering before RFQs.
• Deep familiarity with precision CNC machining and aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close net-new customer relationships with no prior production history at CMI.
• Lead pipeline construction and management across a 12–36 month horizon.
• Own price-to-win strategy, proposal coordination, and post-bid analysis on major pursuits.
• Present pipeline health and bookings to the CEO and board.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Aerospace & Defense

Technical fluency

CNC machining

PE-backed experience

Education

Engineering degree or technical background

Job description

CMI Group, a Cassavant Machining, Inc. entity, designs and manufactures precision aerospace and defense components in the Phoenix area. This VP of Business Development role focuses on new program wins, design engagement, and strategic market positioning for tier1 primes.

You will own pursuit strategy, build a data-driven pipeline, and report progress to the CEO and board in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.