About Bodycote

We are a leading, global performance metallurgy business, improving properties and extending lives of our customers’ products through advanced thermal and surface processing. Bodycote offers materials solutions for virtually every market sector with a focus on aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, industrial, consumer and medical.

The Role

As Strategic Business Development Manager – Additive Manufacturing & Casting, you’ll identify and develop strategic growth opportunities across the aerospace engine manufacturing ecosystem. Partnering with global technical, commercial, and operational teams, you’ll position Bodycote’s advanced post-processing technologies, including HIP, heat treatment, and surface technologies within additive manufacturing and investment casting production routes.

Who We’re Looking For

Key essentials:

• 10+ years’ experience within the Aerospace & Defense manufacturing or supplier ecosystem

• Experience engaging with aerospace OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers

• Exposure to additive manufacturing, investment casting, or advanced materials processing in aerospace applications

• Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with experience building business cases and developing long-term opportunities

• Ability to influence and collaborate across global, matrixed teams while building credibility with senior stakeholders

What’s In It for You

• Career progression opportunities in a growing, global business

• Exposure to international aerospace programs and advanced manufacturing technologies

• A supportive culture where your growth and development matter

• You'll be joining us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business

Location & Work Pattern

This role will be UK based with an expectation of travel.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.