Business Development Managers

Business Development Managers
The individuals selected for these key roles will be responsible for leading and managing the activities of the Integrated Product Teams in support of Smiths - Digital Systems supplier efforts, and pursuing new business opportunities. Additional duties include: directing the development and execution of the product area's business plan, developing capture plans for key customers and programs, achieving the product area's booking budget, allocating, directing and managing the product area's assigned private venture resources, and overseeing the sales and margin performance.

Will also support the implementation of the overall company technical and product strategies to include architecture development, cost initiatives, product pull through, and Tier 1 objectives. Engages in multiple aspects of proposal development to include coordination with participating product areas, specification development, technical proposal preparation, and estimating and pricing efforts.

Experience:
The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years experience as a design and development engineer or project manager on computer platforms, avionics sub-systems, or vehicle level avionics/electronics systems is required. Previous experience in application engineering and proposal development/management is preferred. Experience in business development at an electronics, vehicle, or aerospace company is highly desired. Successful individuals for this position should have prior experience with the military and commercial areas of business. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. To meet security and export control regulations, this position requires either U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Status.

Who We Are:
At SMITHS AEROSPACE LLC our passion is pushing the limits of aerospace technology higher, faster and further than ever before. The largest transatlantic aerospace equipment company with annual sales of $2 billion, SMITHS has consistently been rated among Aviation Week's best managed mid-sized aerospace companies in recent years.

SMITHS AEROSPACE LLC, Aerospace Systems - Digital is located in family-friendly Grand Rapids, Michigan, where you'll enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits as well as the low cost of living and wealth of cultural, educational and recreational activities that our area has to offer. We are a highly renowned designer and manufacturer of advanced avionics systems for military and civil aircraft worldwide. We're offering what you're looking for...a chance to create, advance, learn and enjoy life.

Response Information:
SMITHS AEROSPACE LLC
Attention: Job Code: MB-MB
E-mail: techjobs@smiths-aerospace.com

To learn more about these exciting opportunities, our dynamic environment and our products, visit our website at www.smithsjobs.com

SMITHS AEROSPACE LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and disabled.