A global leader in engineering solutions, and are committed to delivering security, safety, and convenience. With a presence in over 70 countries, it operates across both mature and emerging markets. In Australia, its manufacturing site transforms design concepts into finished products for local and export markets. Driven by innovation, its iconic brands have been recognised among the world’s top innovative companies.
About the role
Are you a dynamic engineer with a knack for business development? Looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you desire to be part of a global division shaping the future of customer-targeted products? If so, keep reading!
What you will be doing
In this newly created role, you will play a critical part in the company's strategic growth ambitions. This is a unique role to be spilt between approximately 40% Business Development and 60% Concept Design. You will forge strong relationships with OEM customers by becoming a trusted partner in their product development pipeline. This highly customer-facing role involves close collaboration with Sales and Business Development team members, supported by our established Product Management and Product Development teams to ensure new customised solutions are delivered to specification and on time.
Your key responsibilities will include
- Build and nurture relationships with OEM customers, especially with their technical and new product development teams Provide high-level product support ensuring seamless integration into OEM product development processes
- Develop concepts for customised OEM solutions Work closely with OEM customers and internal cross-functional teams to prototype, design, validate and deliver concepts to market on time
- Collaborate with Product Management and OEM customers on product roadmaps to ensure our product platforms remain current for future applications and configurations
- Ensure project deliverables are captured via our established new product development process
- Provide quick technical support, including CAD modelling, to fit our solutions into OEM products
- Drive business growth through strategic partnerships
The business is seeking an individual ready and excited to take on the challenge of forging a new role that provides razor-sharp customer focus in developing a fantastic product portfolio and iconic brands. With a strong track record of delivering customer centric results through successful new product development, our Business Development Engineer will build meaningful technical relationships with our key OEM customers, becoming a trusted advisor to their development process and creating genuine business opportunities that drive growth.
Key requirements
- Background in mechanical or product design engineering, must have experience in SolidWorks
- Strong business development skills
- Must have demonstrated customer solving abilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Team player ready to join in their established development process and innovative culture
Please apply below or reach out to Emily Hammond at Ehammond@sharpandcarter.com.au.
