Contracts Associate I — Aerospace Manufacturing

Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc.; Fife, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off including holidays

Shift differentials

Discretionary bonus programs

Job summary

RTCA, a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer, seeks a Contracts Associate I in Fife, WA to process orders, maintain contract files, and coordinate reviews to ensure accurate capture of customer requirements and timely processing.

This onsite role requires strong organization, Excel/Outlook/Word proficiency, and the ability to work across departments; ERP/MRP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to follow established procedures while recognizing issues that require escalation.
• Customer service, administrative, manufacturing, aerospace, order entry, or document control experience is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling customer and contractual information.

Responsibilities

• Working a full-time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location.
• Receive, review, and organize customer purchase orders, amendments, and contract documents.
• Maintain electronic contract files, document revisions, and approval records.
• Verify purchase orders against approved quotations for pricing, quantities, delivery, and customer requirements.
• Route orders for internal review and track approvals and open actions.
• Prepare routine order acknowledgments and maintain customer portals.
• Escalate discrepancies, unusual contract terms, or missing information to senior Contracts personnel.
• Support contract reporting and other departmental administrative activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Written & Verbal Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Customer Service

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

RTCA, a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer, seeks a Contracts Associate I in Fife, WA to process orders, maintain contract files, and coordinate reviews to ensure accurate capture of customer requirements and timely processing.

This onsite role requires strong organization, Excel/Outlook/Word proficiency, and the ability to work across departments; ERP/MRP experience is preferred.