Full-Time
Aerospace & Defense Strategic Accounts
OEM Manufacturing
Updated on 8/23/2026
Pen Manufacturing
1-10 employees
Outsourced metal fabrication and machining
Compensation Overview
$80k - $120k/yr
Anaheim, CA, USA
In Person
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- At least 10 years of aerospace and defense sales or strategic account experience, with the posting indicating a range of 10–20+ years.
- Direct experience selling manufacturing services into aerospace or defense is required.
- Strong understanding of AS9100, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and aerospace manufacturing standards is required.
- A proven track record of winning complex, high-value production programs is required.
- Candidates without direct aerospace and defense manufacturing experience will not be considered.
- Develop and expand strategic aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturer relationships.
- Drive new business across commercial aerospace and defense programs.
- Secure multi-year production contracts and manufacturing agreements.
- Build executive-level relationships with procurement, engineering, and supply chain leaders.
- Lead pricing strategy, request-for-quotation responses, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure manufacturability and program success.
- Support long-term aerospace and defense growth strategy.
- Existing relationships with original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, or defense contractors are strongly preferred.
- A background in sheet metal fabrication, welding, or precision machining is preferred.
Pen Manufacturing focuses on outsourced manufacturing services for other companies. Its offerings include metal fabrication, welding, machine shop work, and design services, with core competencies in precision CNC machining, manual machining, structural steel projects, welding and metal fabrication, and machine building. The company operates by turning client ideas into finished parts and assemblies through a workflow-managed process that combines design, machining, welding, and fabrication performed by a team of skilled craftsmen. What sets it apart is its long track record since 1982, a global project footprint, a tightly knit, experienced workforce, and the ability to manage complex projects from concept through production with dedicated front-office workflow coordination. The company’s goal is to meet or exceed customer expectations by delivering reliable, end-to-end manufacturing solutions that can be scaled to serve clients worldwide.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Anaheim, California
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 certification valid through January 2028 underpins customer trust and auditability.
- 2026 website and LinkedIn updates signal active marketing toward aerospace, defense, and energy.
- Space Tech Expo outreach positions Pen for satellite and propulsion supplier relationships.
What critics are saying
- One Southern California site concentrates fire, labor, and equipment outage risk.
- Private, self-owned structure limits visibility and weakens acquisition currency versus larger rivals.
- If aerospace orders slow, Pen's narrower scale leaves little buffer against utilization declines.
What makes Pen Manufacturing unique
- Anaheim-based since 1982, it combines machining, welding, sheet metal, and assembly.
- AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR, and NADCAP credentials support regulated aerospace work.
- 2023 rebrand added sheet metal services, broadening from legacy Pendarvis manufacturing.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours