Technical Contract Specialist

About the Role

As a Technical Contract Specialist, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and operational execution. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that customer commitments are technically sound, manufacturable, and financially viable within high-precision manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical documentation, including blueprints, statements of work, and purchase orders, to ensure full alignment with internal capabilities.
• Assess the feasibility of manufacturing processes, focusing on sheet metal fabrication, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to quality, compliance, and production schedules before project initiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into actionable production plans and technical requirements.
• Evaluate the profitability of incoming projects by analyzing labor, tooling, and material cost drivers.
• Ensure seamless flow-down of critical quality and traceability requirements to internal departments and supply chain partners.
• Resolve technical conflicts or ambiguities in customer specifications to maintain project momentum and operational efficiency.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proven experience applying engineering principles in a technical manufacturing or defense environment.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to assess the impact of quality standards on production workflows.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with sheet metal forming, punching, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Prior exposure to Materials Control Laboratory (MCL) processes or similar material testing protocols.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems to manage configuration control and engineering changes.
• Background in evaluating manufacturing capacity and tooling requirements for high-volume production.