Business Development Lead, Manufacturing & Composites

Swift Engineering, Inc; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Lead in San Clemente, CA, to identify and leverage strategic business opportunities. The ideal candidate will support both domestic and international business initiatives, focusing on aerospace advancements and unmanned systems.

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong writing and presentation skills are essential as you'll be creating proposals and collaborating across teams to drive growth. A pay range of $110,000 - $135,000 per year is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development within engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to create business development products including proposals and presentations.
• Experience in a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic business opportunities and devise effective plans.
• Support business development strategy both domestically and internationally.
• Evaluate new aerospace opportunities and maintain coordination among internal teams.

Skills

Strong writing and presentation skills

Collaborative working

Knowledge of aerospace and UAS technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Business Development Lead, Manufacturing & Composites

Description:
Swift Engineering, Inc. ( www.swiftengineering.com ) is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide both Product Development and Manufacturing products and services, specializing in advanced composites, unmanned systems, robotics, and associated technologies. We are looking for people who are passionate about their job, who are flexible, personable, and professional. The Swift Engineering family values humble and smart individuals with a strong desire to learn and grow in a team environment. We offer a collaborative work environment with many opportunities for career growth and longevity.

Job Overview

As a Business Development Lead, your role will entail identifying strategic business opportunities and devising plans to leverage them effectively. You'll spearhead efforts to grow our customer base, nurture partnerships, and propel revenue growth. This role not only involves expanding our customer base and fostering partnerships but also frequently offers opportunities to contribute to product development and collaborate with a team to solve challenging and cutting‑edge engineering problems. You will work collaboratively with internal and external teams at all levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the domestic and international business development strategy.
• Support the business development team in pursuing leads and managing customer relationships consistent with Swift’s values, policies, and procedures, including partners and representatives.
• Search for and evaluate new aerospace opportunities, including R&D, composite manufacturing, engineering services, and UAS sales and services.
• Maintain internal coordination between team members and other teams within Swift, such as Engineering, Program Management, Legal, and Finance.
• Develop knowledge and a thorough understanding of all products and services and apply this knowledge to provide appropriate recommendations/solutions that meet clients’ requirements.
• Participate in domestic and international trade shows and business development activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a technical field.
• 2+ years prior experience, preferably in an engineering, technical, manufacturing, or unmanned systems business development role or related field.
• Domestic and international travel is required, driven by business development initiatives.
• Enthusiasm for and broad knowledge of aerospace and UAS technology development.
• Strong writing and presentation skills; ability to create well‑written business development products such as proposals, presentations, and white papers.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of people.

Must be “US PERSON” per ITAR and OPSEC requirements.

Working Conditions

Office environment, indoors, air‑conditioned, and occasionally may be in an open shop or field environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swift Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Pay Range

110,000 - 135,000 USD per year (San Clemente, CA)