Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, technology-driven manufacturing company specializing in precision machining and advanced hardware manufacturing.
We are seeking a technically knowledgeable and commercially driven Manufacturing Business Development Manager to help expand the company's customer base and establish strategic relationships across the aerospace, defense, robotics, drone, satellite, and advanced hardware industries.
This role is ideal for professionals with experience in manufacturing business development, precision machining sales, OEM account development, or technical procurement.
The successful candidate will combine an understanding of manufacturing processes with strong business development skills. You will work closely with engineering, procurement, supply chain, and business leaders to identify opportunities, develop customer relationships, and connect major hardware companies with advanced precision manufacturing capabilities.
This is an opportunity to join an early-stage go-to-market team and play an important role in building the company's commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect, and acquire new OEM customers across aerospace, defense, robotics, drones, satellites, and advanced hardware manufacturing.
- Build and manage a pipeline of qualified requests for quotation (RFQs), new accounts, and manufacturing opportunities.
- Develop relationships with engineering, procurement, supply chain, and business development stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing customer accounts through new programs, part numbers, and manufacturing requirements.
- Understand technical drawings, machining processes, tolerances, and materials to communicate effectively with customers and internal manufacturing teams.
- Evaluate potential opportunities based on commercial value, technical requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Coordinate with internal teams to support customer requirements and improve account management and manufacturing procurement workflows.
- Support the development of business development strategies and customer acquisition processes.
- Travel to customer sites and manufacturing facilities, primarily across the West Coast.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years of professional experience in business development, technical sales, or procurement within aerospace, defense, precision machining, OEM, or hardware manufacturing.
- Previous full-time professional experience in a relevant manufacturing or technical industry.
- Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret technical part drawings and discuss manufacturing tolerances, materials, and production requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to identify prospective customers, develop relationships, and generate new business opportunities.
- Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to communicate confidently with engineers, procurement professionals, and senior business stakeholders.
- U.S. citizenship due to the employer's ITAR-related requirements.
- Ability to work on-site five days per week in El Segundo, CA, or Manhattan, NY.
- Willingness and ability to travel for customer meetings and manufacturing site visits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling precision machining or manufacturing services to large OEM, aerospace, defense, or advanced hardware companies.
- Previous experience working in a machine shop, factory, or hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Track record of developing customer accounts, sourcing new business, and generating significant commercial opportunities.
- Experience working in a startup or fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another highly technical discipline.
Work Environment and Travel
- Full-time, on-site position with no remote workdays.
- Candidates must be able to work from either El Segundo, California, or Manhattan, New York.
- Business travel typically involves one- to two-day trips several times per month to customer locations and manufacturing facilities, primarily on the West Coast.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary of $115,000–$125,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Competitive equity opportunity.
- Opportunity to help build and shape an early-stage go-to-market function.
- No commission-based compensation or sales quota structure has been specified for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Premier Global Links LLC is an equal opportunity recruiting firm. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The hiring company is confidential at this stage of the recruitment process.