Sales Engineer

Bryden Precision Engineering; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Sales Engineer to enhance growth in aerospace, defence, and transport sectors. This role involves building client relationships, preparing technical proposals, and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate should have sales experience in engineering, knowledge of precision machining, and strong communication skills. Join a growing company that values innovation and hybrid working to support critical industries in the UK.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Autonomy in managing roles

Growth opportunities in a close-knit team

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or business development role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in aerospace, defence, power, or transport industries.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing relationships with customers and prospects.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Preparing and presenting proposals with technical and commercial insight.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of precision machining and CNC processes

Understanding of quality and documentation requirements

Job description

Location: UK-based | Hybrid working available
Contract: Full-time
Sectors: Transport | Power Generation | Aerospace | Defence

ABOUT BRYDEN PRECISION ENGINEERING

Bryden Precision Engineering is a specialist manufacturer supplying precision-machined components to some of the UK’s most demanding industries.
Part of the Bryden Group, we combine the heritage and reliability of an established industrial name with the agility of a modern engineering partner. Our clients trust us to deliver premium quality, dependable lead times, and a personal service that keeps their operations moving.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase — and we’re looking for a Sales Engineer to help us build on our success.

THE ROLE

As a Sales Engineer, you’ll play a key role in driving growth by developing relationships with new and existing customers across the aerospace, defence, power and transport sectors.

You’ll work closely with our engineering and production teams to translate complex technical requirements into commercially sound solutions that deliver real value for clients.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Building and managing relationships with customers and prospects
• Understanding detailed engineering and manufacturing requirements
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities in target industries
• Preparing and presenting proposals with technical and commercial insight
• Working collaboratively with production to ensure projects run smoothly

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking someone who combines technical knowledge with a natural ability to build trust and communicate effectively.

• Experience in a sales or business development role within engineering or manufacturing
• Knowledge of precision machining and CNC processes
• Strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator who can engage with engineers and procurement professionals alike
• Experience in aerospace, defence, power, or transport industries
• Understanding of quality and documentation requirements (AS9100, ISO9001, etc.)
• Ability to spot opportunities and convert technical conversations into commercial wins

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing company with national ambitions
• Work with a close-knit, forward-thinking team
• Enjoy hybrid working and autonomy in how you manage your role
• Contribute to projects that keep the UK’s most critical industries moving

Bryden Precision Engineering
UpBrooks Industrial Estate
Clitheroe
Lancashire, BB7 1PL