Head of OEM Growth
Pen Manufacturing
Head of OEM Growth
Pen Manufacturing
Outsourced metal fabrication and machining
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
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Outsourced metal fabrication and machining
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.
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