Engineering Contracts Manager

Surface Combustion

Maumee (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability

Optional Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Surface Combustion is seeking an experienced Engineering Contract Manager to support heat treat and thermal processing projects from proposal through execution. This role liaises with engineering, sales, legal, procurement, and project management to ensure contracts align with technical scope and commercial terms.

The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background with contract management experience in capital equipment or industrial manufacturing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Metallurgical, or related field).
5+ years in contract management, project engineering, or commercial roles within industrial/manufacturing or capital equipment.
Experience in heat treat/thermal processing furnace or metallurgical industry preferred.
Strong understanding of engineering scopes, technical specifications, and project execution processes.
Proven experience reviewing and negotiating commercial and technical contract terms.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Schedule kick-off meetings internally and externally with customers.
Confirm Credit Release prior to project initiation.
Coordinate shipping schedules, manage payments, and collect receivables.
Review BOM and collaborate with Engineering on status and completion.
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules.
Perform cost control functions including tracking and reporting.
Define installation scopes and act as liaison between Engineers and Vendors.
Provide field support and troubleshooting assistance.
Assist commissioning teams with preparation for start-ups.
Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the contract lifecycle.
Manage drawing and document transmittals.
Resolve warranty-related issues.
Maintain and organize contract folder documentation.

Skills

Contract management

Project engineering

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Contract Manager to support our heat treat and thermal processing projects from proposal through execution. This role serves as a key liaison between engineering, sales, legal, procurement, and project management, ensuring contracts align with technical scope, commercial terms, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background combined with contract management experience in a capital equipment or industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

(The following is a list of the main duties and responsibilities. It is not meant to serve as an all-inclusive list. This position is required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.)

Schedule kick-off meetings internally and externally with customers
Confirm Credit Release prior to project initiation
Coordinate shipping schedules, manage payments, and collect receivables
Review Bill of Materials (BOM) and collaborate with Engineering on status and completion
Develop and maintain detailed production schedules
Perform cost control functions including tracking and reporting
Define installation scopes and act as liaison between Engineers and Vendors
Provide field support and troubleshooting assistance
Assist commissioning teams with preparation for start-ups
Serve as primary customer liaison throughout the contract lifecycle
Manage drawing and document transmittals
Resolve warranty-related issues
Maintain and organize contract folder documentation

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Metallurgical, or related field required)
5+ years of experience in contract management, project engineering, or commercial roles within an industrial, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment
Experience in the heat treat, thermal processing, furnace, or metallurgical industry strongly preferred
Strong understanding of engineering scopes, technical specifications, and project execution processes
Proven experience reviewing and negotiating commercial and technical contract terms
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation abilities

About Us

Our company is a leading engineering company. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do. Our team is dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of our clients and drive the industry forward.

For over 100 years, Surface Combustion has been the leader in industrial heat treatment solutions. From our signature Allcase® Batch Integral Quench Furnace to tried and proven vacuum furnace options and customized engineered products, we are your source for all heat treat and thermal processing needs.

We work with all industries including agricultural, automotive, biomass, oil & gas, and powder metals and so many more. We are also an excellent resource for rebuild and retrofit services as well as maintenance and operation. Whatever your industry, whatever your precision heat treat needs, and whatever your volume, Surface is your source.

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