Teams at Applied Composites

Leads day-to-day advanced composites production operations, managing technicians, production schedules, safety, quality, staffing, and continuous improvement. Oversees processes including lay-up, vacuum bagging, cleanroom operations, autoclave and oven curing, winding, machining, and assembly. Ensures on-time delivery, effective resource utilization, Lean Manufacturing improvements, compliance with AS9100 standards, employee development, and cross-functional issue resolution with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Supply Chain.

Leads first-shift composite production and layup operations, including scheduling, staffing, training, workflow coordination, production data tracking, precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly, and quality inspections. Ensures production meets company procedures, safety requirements, customer drawings, and area objectives while minimizing costs and resolving operational problems.

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.