Aerospace Engine Growth & Partnerships Manager

GWS Tool Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GWS Tool Group is seeking a Business Development Manager - Aerospace Engine to drive growth in the aerospace engine segment. You will lead strategic engagement with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and partners, shaping go-to-market plans and product roadmaps.

Reporting to the VP Engineering & Technology, you will collaborate across sales, engineering, and operations to translate industry trends into actionable initiatives and revenue expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• CAD/CAM knowledge: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX and/or Mastercam.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify target accounts and develop account penetration strategies to increase wallet share and strategic positioning.
• Assist sales teams with opportunity qualification, application assessments, and strategic account development.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to develop customer focused solutions.
• Serve as the technical authority for assigned products, materials, and target applications.
• Define product strategy, positioning, and roadmap aligned with company and market objectives.
• Track and report key performance indicators including revenue growth, new customer acquisition, quoting activity, pipeline development, product adoption, and profitability improvements.
• Support the development and launch of new products, including end mills, drills, reamers, burrs, routers, ceramics and specialty round tools.
• Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to customers and internal teams.
• Participate in industry trade shows, technical conferences, customer events, and professional organizations to increase market visibility and generate new opportunities

Skills

Strategic planning

Account management

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Technical understanding of aerospace

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

5 years manufacturing experience

CAD/CAM knowledge: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Mastercam

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Job description

GWS Tool Group is seeking a Business Development Manager - Aerospace Engine to drive growth in the aerospace engine segment. You will lead strategic engagement with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and partners, shaping go-to-market plans and product roadmaps.

Reporting to the VP Engineering & Technology, you will collaborate across sales, engineering, and operations to translate industry trends into actionable initiatives and revenue expansion.