Composite Materials Supervisor

Lancesoft; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Springfield, Vermont, seeks a Composite Materials Supervisor to lead a growing composites department. You will supervise daily operations, ensure resources align with project goals, and maintain design control to meet customer needs.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of resin/matrix systems for aircraft tooling, experience with autoclave and vacuum bag processes, GD&T reading, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of resin/matrix types for aircraft tooling and parts.
• Experience with press operations, autoclave and oven vacuum bag processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business programs.
• Familiarity with Catia or Surfcam is a plus.
• Attention to detail for accurate, timely completion of jobs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct supervisory or technical management experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project management and daily supervision of an expanding composites department.
• Identify and ensure resources are assigned to product/projects to ensure design control, company goals, and customer needs are met.
• Report on performance and maintain a budget for the composite department.
• Supervise layups, vacuum bagging, oven, autoclave processing and operation of hydraulic presses and related equipment.
• Identify customer needs and develop effective solutions while working in a team environment.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Mathematical reasoning

Complex Problem Solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

BS in Engineering Materials Science

MS in Engineering Materials Science or ME with Advanced Materials focus

Tools

Catia

Surfcam

Job description

This position requires a self-motivated person who maintains an exceptional working relationship with colleagues, sales, manufacturing and customers. The Composite Materials Supervisor will report directly to the General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical project management and daily supervision of an expanding composites department.
• Identify and ensure adequate and appropriate resources are assigned to product/projects to ensure the design is controlled, the company's goals for the successful completion of the product/project are achieved and the customer's needs are met.
• Report on performance and maintain a budget for the effective operation of the composite department.
• Supervise layups, custom vacuum bagging, oven, autoclave processing and operation of hydraulic presses and associated equipment.
• Identify customer needs and develop effective solutions while working in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Position requires working knowledge of many typical resin/matrix types with particular emphasis on materials for aircraft related tooling and parts.
• Knowledge of press operation, autoclave and oven thermal process using vacuum bag methods is a must.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other business-related programs.
• Familiarity will Catia or Surfcam is a plus.
• Complete attention to detail for accurate and timely completion of jobs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced deadline orientated environment.
• Direct supervisory or technical management experience is a major plus.

Skills

• Highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Mathematical reasoning
• Complex Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Atten to Detail
• Ability to multi-task

Education and Experience

BS/MS in Engineering Materials Science or ME with Advanced Materials focus. 5+ years of industrial experience with direct composites development, production and/or design background Ability to read and work from blueprints in 2D and 3D Proficient mathematical skills with the ability to interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances. (GD&T)