Engineering Contracts Manager

Surface Combustion • Maumee, OH

150d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Contract Manager to support our heat treat and thermal processing projects from proposal through execution. This role serves as a key liaison between engineering, sales, legal, procurement, and project management, ensuring contracts align with technical scope, commercial terms, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background combined with contract management experience in a capital equipment or industrial manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Metallurgical, or related field required)
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, project engineering, or commercial roles within an industrial, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment
• Strong understanding of engineering scopes, technical specifications, and project execution processes
• Proven experience reviewing and negotiating commercial and technical contract terms
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the heat treat, thermal processing, furnace, or metallurgical industry strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule kick-off meetings internally and externally with customers
• Confirm Credit Release prior to project initiation
• Coordinate shipping schedules, manage payments, and collect receivables
• Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and collaborate with Engineering on status and completion
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules
• Perform cost control functions including tracking and reporting
• Define installation scopes and act as liaison between Engineers and Vendors
• Provide field support and troubleshooting assistance
• Assist commissioning teams with preparation for start-ups
• Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the contract lifecycle
• Manage drawing and document transmittals
• Resolve warranty-related issues
• Maintain and organize contract folder documentation

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term Disability(company-paid)
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance (company-paid)
• Optional Life Insurance (employee, spouse, children)
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program and Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level