Technical Business Development Manager

TECHNICAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERAdvanced Composite Materials | Aerospace, Defense & Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/UAV)Drive the future of aerospace. Build relationships that matter.At Renegade Materials, a member of the Teijin Group, we develop advanced composite materials for some of the world's most demanding aerospace and defense applications.We're seeking a technically minded, customer-focused professional to help expand our presence across commercial aerospace, defense, and the rapidly evolving unmanned aircraft market.If you understand advanced composite materials and enjoy building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and working alongside engineers to solve complex challenges, this is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with strategic business development.You'll represent innovative prepreg and resin technologies, collaborate with industry-leading customers, and help position Renegade Materials for continued growth in both established and emerging aerospace markets.What You'll Do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across commercial aerospace, defense, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV) markets.
• Build and strengthen relationships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, unmanned aircraft manufacturers, and strategic partners.
• Identify emerging applications for advanced composite materials, including prepregs, thermoset resins, and lightweight structural components.
• Manage a healthy sales pipeline from prospecting and opportunity development through program launch.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership to develop customer-focused technical solutions.
• Represent Renegade Materials at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
• Help shape the company's long-term growth strategy by identifying emerging technologies, markets, and customer needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. An advanced technical degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technical business development, technical sales, applications engineering, or related roles within advanced materials, aerospace, defense, or composite manufacturing.
• Professional experience working with advanced materials such as prepregs, thermoset resins, polymers, adhesives, or fiber-reinforced composites.
• Demonstrated success identifying new business opportunities, developing customer relationships, and supporting technical product commercialization.
• Experience working with aerospace and defense OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or other technically demanding manufacturing customers.
• Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV), drone manufacturing, or lightweight composite aircraft structures is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand complex technical products and communicate their value to engineering, procurement, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Routine domestic travel with occasional international travel.

Why Renegade?

• Join a growing aerospace manufacturer backed by the global strength of the Teijin Group.
• Work with advanced composite materials supporting next-generation aerospace, defense, and unmanned aircraft applications.
• Help expand our presence in emerging markets where lightweight, high-performance materials are increasingly important.
• Collaborate with highly technical teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Flexible work arrangement (on-site, hybrid, or remote based on business needs).
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on company growth and customer success.

Compensation$140,000–$170,000 annual salary (exempt)This role offers flexible work options, including on-site in Miamisburg, Ohio 45342, hybrid, or remote, based on business needs.If you're ready to help shape the future of aerospace while building lasting customer partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.This position may require access to export-controlled information or technology. Applicants must be eligible for such access under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

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