Strategic Accounts Director – Contract Manufacturing
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Strategic Accounts Director – Contract Manufacturing
Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding & Electromechanical Integration
Pen Manufacturing is seeking a Strategic Accounts Director to lead development and expansion of high value OEM partnerships within our contract manufacturing platform.
This role is responsible for penetrating, structuring, and scaling long term manufacturing agreements with OEM customers across targeted industrial verticals.
We are looking for a senior commercial leader with deep experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding environments who understands how to build durable, margin aligned OEM relationships.
Role Overview
- Acquire and expand strategic OEM accounts
- Develop multi year production agreements aligned with operational capacity
- Establish executive level relationships with OEM stakeholders
- Lead value based pricing and contract negotiation strategy
- Expand share of wallet across programs and product lines
- Align customer requirements with engineering and manufacturing capabilities
- Contribute to long term vertical diversification strategy
This position partners with the Director of Sales and executive leadership to drive sustainable OEM growth.
Ideal Background
- 12–20+ years in contract manufacturing sales or strategic account leadership
- Direct experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding required
- Machining experience a strong plus
- Proven history of securing complex OEM production programs
- Deep understanding of fabrication, welding standards, materials, and operational constraints
- Strong executive presence and strategic mindset
Candidates without direct contract manufacturing experience will not be considered.
Compensation : $80,000-120,000
Commission Bonus: $0-300,000 per year
Competitive base salary plus performance based incentive Uncapped commission tied to OEM revenue growth Clear path to expanded commercial leadership as OEM footprint scales ****
About Pen Manufacturing (Metal Manufacturing)
Pen Manufacturing is a prominent player in the sheet metal, machining and welding fabrication industry, renowned for
delivering precision-engineered solutions. We are a fast growing and fast paced manufacturing company focused on
Water and Electrical Infrastructure, Roads/Bridges, Aerospace and many more industries.
Taken from Pen Manufacturing's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.
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About Pen Manufacturing
Sheet metal fabrication, welding, CNC machining, powder coating and assembly built to order in Anaheim for OEMs, defense and aerospace programs and construction contractors.
Pay schedule: Base salary plus uncapped commission, tied to OEM revenue growth on the manufacturing seats and to revenue and profitability on the construction estimating seats; health benefits and paid time off are named in the construction postings.
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