Chief Ops & Engineering Leader - Thermal Spray

IBC MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

IBC Group is seeking a senior operations leader in Indiana to drive strategic objectives and oversee engineering, production, quality, and business development in thermal spray and component repair. You will ensure technically sound, well-planned projects and robust SOPs, while managing budgets, pricing, and customer relationships across a global base.

The role requires 5–10 years in thermal spray, manufacturing operations, and project leadership, with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks) and strong MS

Qualifications

• Citizenship to work legally in the United States; export-control data access eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or industrial engineering.
• 5–10 years of hands-on or supervisory thermal spray coating experience (HVOF, Plasma, Flame, Arc) and repair operations.
• 5–10 years of operations management experience, preferably in autonomous unit or profit center.
• 5–10 years of direct project management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to understand complex systems and develop process parameters.
• CAD experience with SolidWorks or similar; MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled data handling.

Responsibilities

• Strategic execution of company goals and objectives.
• Technical and operational leadership across engineering, production, quality, and business development.
• Direct and coordinate projects; plan technical activities and ensure timely delivery.
• Review RFQs, contracts, and customer requests for technical fit and pricing.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and sponsors.
• Participate in production planning meetings to align technical needs with operations.
• Monitor P&L, backlog, and pipeline for profitability and sustainability.
• Assist budgeting, bids, and procurement planning.
• Provide technical guidance on production, R&D, and process improvements.
• Lead knowledge codification into SOPs and robust manufacturing routes.
• Oversee subsystems including pre-machining inspection, chemical stripping, masking, grit blasting, post-coat finishing.
• Assist in hiring, training, timecard oversight, and performance reviews.
• Prepare executive reports on performance, contracts, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure ISO9001/AS9100 and OSHA compliance; prepare for audits.
• Support leadership with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Metrology knowledge

Thermal spray expertise

Manufacturing operations

ITAR/EAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science or metallurgy or mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling

Industrial metrology instruments

Job description

IBC Group is seeking a senior operations leader in Indiana to drive strategic objectives and oversee engineering, production, quality, and business development in thermal spray and component repair. You will ensure technically sound, well-planned projects and robust SOPs, while managing budgets, pricing, and customer relationships across a global base.

The role requires 5–10 years in thermal spray, manufacturing operations, and project leadership, with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks) and strong MS