Jobs at Applied Composites

Supports development, improvement, and implementation of manufacturing processes for aerospace composite components. Responsibilities include process analysis, Lean improvements, technical documentation, quality issue resolution, tooling evaluations, production support, new product introduction, manufacturing methods, process flows, bills of materials, and labor estimates. Collaborates with engineering, production, quality, procurement, and suppliers while supporting QMS, safety, and customer requirements.

Develops, implements, and improves composite manufacturing processes for aerospace, defense, and commercial components. Responsibilities include new product introduction, tooling and process development, manufacturability evaluation, prototyping, validation, troubleshooting, Lean continuous improvement, root cause analysis, project coordination, technical documentation, and production support. The role also provides technical guidance and mentoring to manufacturing personnel.

Develops and implements manufacturing processes for space-flight composite hardware across fabrication, machining, assembly, tooling, and integration. Creates bills of materials, work instructions, process documentation, schedules, tooling, and shop aids. Provides technical oversight, analyzes defects and root causes, establishes statistical process controls, and leads continuous improvement. Collaborates with program managers, supervisors, technicians, inspectors, customers, and supply chain teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation objectives.

Provides quality engineering expertise for aerospace composite products. Reviews build manuals, engineering documentation, materials, and processes for customer and regulatory compliance. Investigates production and material issues using root cause analysis, leads corrective actions, controls build manual revisions, prepares AS9100 first article documentation, supports testing and process improvements, and participates in Material Review Board dispositions. Requires cross-functional collaboration, independent judgment, and compliance with government and customer standards, including ITAR requirements.

Performs general accounting activities, including accounts receivable compliance, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, monthly close support, financial statement preparation, fixed asset records, tax filings, audits, and GAAP and governmental compliance. The role also investigates AR issues, maintains accounting documentation, and supports internal audit data preparation.

Leads the Program Management function and oversees a portfolio of complex aerospace and advanced manufacturing programs from award through delivery and closeout. Accountable for schedule, cost, labor hours, gross margin, quality, customer satisfaction, contractual performance, risk mitigation, and recovery plans. Establishes governance, KPIs, processes, and reporting while developing Program Managers and coordinating Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales. Serves as a senior customer and executive leadership interface.

Program 5-axis CNC machines using PowerMill and PowerShape to manufacture molds, tools, and composite parts. Run first-article programs, verify dimensional requirements, calibrate equipment, troubleshoot processes, and improve efficiency and quality. Maintain CNC documentation, setup sheets, revision control, and work instructions while collaborating with tooling, engineering, quality, production, and scheduling teams. The role requires CNC programming expertise, blueprint and GD&T interpretation, measurement skills, mathematical ability, and familiarity with composite materials.

Leads end-to-end project execution within a business unit, managing schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, documentation, quality, and customer relationships. Provides management metrics, ensures compliance with project objectives, facilitates timely decisions, and directs cross-functional teams. Requires strong project management expertise, technical understanding, leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Manages assigned aerospace composite programs from planning through delivery, overseeing schedules, budgets, resources, quality, reliability, cost, customer satisfaction, and P&L. Develops program plans, requirements documentation, ROI analyses, business plans, forecasts, and product road maps. Coordinates cross-functional engineering, production, delivery, support, marketing, and sales teams while pursuing program growth and ensuring successful customer outcomes.

Leads business development and account strategy for aerospace, defense, and space customers. Oversees new business opportunities, high-value contracts, customer relationships, revenue goals, market research, program management support, contract reviews, and dispute resolution. Builds relationships with senior decision-makers at major aerospace and defense primes while aligning customer needs with company solutions. The role is remote-optional and requires up to 50% travel and U.S. person status under ITAR.