Job Overview The Contract Engineer's primary responsibility is to serve 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. 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 Familiarity with engineering documents, bills of material, and production scheduling is a plus Experience coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal engineering teams Comfortable working in field environments, including exposure to noise, vapors, and physical hazards Physically capable of lifting to 50 lbs. and performing hands-on tasks related to equipment handling Responsibilities and Duties 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

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Project management: 4 years (Preferred) heat treat, thermal processing, furnace, or metallurgical : 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Maumee, OH 43537 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person