About Pen Manufacturing (Metal Manufacturing)
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
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