Customer Account Manager - Aerospace​/Defense, Space

We are currently seeking an experienced Customer Account Manager for our aerospace, defense and space customer accounts. In this highly visible role you will be the primary point of contact for strategic aerospace/defense and space customers, helping manage customer relationships, support new business opportunities, coordinate new product introductions, and ensure operational excellence across quality, delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

The pay range for this role is $72,000 - $90,000 annually
. Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement

• Build and maintain relationships with and represent Company products and services to assigned customers; handle primary negotiation as needed; develop new business and expand current product lines.
• Participate in Business Development and Quote Administration activities; anticipate, communicate, and plan for customer support needs to facilitate positive customer onboarding experiences.
• Assist with leading and facilitating new product introductions (NPI) or product change requests by engaging internal partners as needed to promote positive outcomes for Nortech and its customers.
• Responsible for key account metrics (OTD, Quality, Profitability, Inventory, etc.).
• Monitor, track and report on customer inquiries and concerns from initial contact through resolution; maintain open communication lines with internal partners and customers as appropriate, ensuring prompt attention and follow‑up.
• Identify, track, and report patterns of concern with product quality, packaging, delivery, parts, invoicing, or other Company operational or service components; actively and constructively contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate data entry into Company systems; assist with Customer Account Representative training and development, monitor progress and provide performance input. May supervise others.
• Assist with or handle escalated customer inquiries and concerns from Customer Account Representatives as needed including shipping and delivery, quality, invoice, payment, and other issues; coordinate resources and track investigation of issues through to mutually acceptable resolution.
• Assist with ensuring customer forecasts, master plans and schedule are in sync; develop and recommend solutions to program problems and engage internal partners as appropriate to resolve problems.
• Participate in managing P&L aspects by customer, including revenue/sales, costing and pricing activities for margin and efficiency.
• Drive and facilitate the use of Company software tools for quoting, forecasting, customer interactions, and customer complaints or corrective actions; communicate as appropriate to Company personnel.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly updates on performance metrics and delivery of Company value to customers as outlined in Nortech’s customer strategic planning and/or agreements.
• Monitor contract performance to guarantee compliance with specific defense mandates, including cybersecurity (CMMC).
• Review and communicate complex aerospace and defense customer requirements, quality standards, and technical specifications to internal teams and subcontractors.
• Participate in and contribute to customer planning, contract proposals and negotiation, and onboarding activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including travel such as to customer or plant work sites.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing and aerospace and defense environments.
• Strategic thinker with strong…