Defense Contracts & Technical Engineering Leader

Guill Tool & Engineering

West Warwick (RI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Guill Tool & Engineering seeks a Defense Contracts & Technical Engineering Manager to lead a multifunctional team through government and commercial defense contracts from quote to delivery.

The role requires knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NAVSEA, strong manufacturing background, and skills in proposal development, contract lifecycle, and customer relationship management. ITAR and AS9100 experience are valued in this high-mix, low-volume environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or Business Operations.
  • MBA or advanced business training is a plus.
  • Minimum 5-7 years in manufacturing and government contracting.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in contract negotiations and award discussions with customers, ensuring capabilities are accurately represented.
  • Lead or support technical and cost proposals, including process estimates and pricing strategies.
  • Act as primary contact for customers regarding contract requirements and performance updates.
  • Collaborate on revenue forecasts and track contract pipeline, awards, and execution status.

Skills

Technical drawings
FAR/DFARS/NAVSEA knowledge
Process management
Negotiation skills
Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology/Business Operations
MBA or advanced business training

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Epicor)
Quoting software
CRM platforms
Customer/government portals

Job description

Guill Tool & Engineering seeks a Defense Contracts & Technical Engineering Manager to lead a multifunctional team through government and commercial defense contracts from quote to delivery.

The role requires knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NAVSEA, strong manufacturing background, and skills in proposal development, contract lifecycle, and customer relationship management. ITAR and AS9100 experience are valued in this high-mix, low-volume environment.

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