From $70,000ExecutiveFull Time
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.
Head of OEM Growth
Contract Manufacturing Platform | Sheet Metal & Welding
Pen Manufacturing is building a scalable contract manufacturing platform focused on precision sheet metal fabrication and welding.
We are seeking a senior OEM growth leader to develop and prove a repeatable OEM acquisition strategy within our current operation, then expand that model across future acquired facilities.
This role is not limited to one plant. It is designed to build a scalable OEM growth engine.
The Mandate
• Develop and execute OEM penetration strategy within our existing fabrication operation
• Secure high value OEM partnerships aligned with our technical capabilities
• Build a structured playbook for vertical targeting, pricing strategy, and account expansion
• Collaborate with operations to ensure manufacturability and margin alignment
• Once validated, replicate and scale the OEM growth model across newly acquired facilities
This role is foundational to long term platform expansion.
Ideal Background
• 15+ years in contract manufacturing sales
• Deep experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding
• Machining experience a strong plus
• Proven success acquiring and scaling OEM accounts
• Experience operating within multi site or roll up manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong strategic and operational alignment capability
Candidates without direct contract manufacturing experience will not be considered.
Why This Role Is Different
• Opportunity to architect OEM strategy, not inherit a book
• Influence across current and future facilities
• Platform level growth mandate
• Direct impact on acquisition integration strategy
Compensation: $70,000-130,000
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
