Supervisor Composites

Touchstone Advanced Composites; West Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CFOAM, Triadelphia, West Virginia, is seeking a Composites Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the aerospace composites department. You will lead a team of technicians and ensure production goals are met while complying with quality standards and customer specifications.

The role requires 3–5 years in aerospace composite manufacturing, prior supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of layup, prepreg, infusion, autoclave, and related processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace composite manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of composite processes (hand layup, prepreg, infusion, autoclave, OOA).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working to aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP preferred).
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and production tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily composite manufacturing activities and teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer specs.
• Manage schedules, staffing, and on-time delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in layup, curing, coating, trimming, and assembly.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor technicians and leads.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management.
• Track production metrics and labor utilization.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.

Skills

Aerospace composite manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Composite processes (layup, prepreg, 9

Engineering drawings reading

AS9100 NADCAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Production tracking tools

Job description

CFOAM, 1142 Middle Creek Road, Triadelphia, West Virginia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Composites Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within the composites department, ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining strict adherence to aerospace quality standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications. This role leads a team of composite technicians and supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.

Target Responsibilities

• Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of Core Natural Resources: Safety, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of composite manufacturing personnel
• Oversee all activities within composite layup, coating, trimming, processing, and curing including autoclaves, ovens, and other curing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, specifications, and internal procedures
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing to meet delivery commitments
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance in layup, vacuum bagging, curing, coating, trimming, and assembly processes
• Ensure proper use of work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues
• Promote and enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
• Train, mentor, and develop composite technicians and leads
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and program management teams
• Track and report production metrics, labor utilization, and performance indicators
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction
• Ensure proper material handling, storage, and traceability requirements met
• Participate in audits and customer visits as needed
• Assumes additional responsibilities as necessary to support operational needs

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aerospace composite manufacturing
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience
• Strong knowledge of composite processes (hand layup, prepreg, infusion, autoclave, OOA)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience working to aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP preferred)
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and production tracking tools

CFOAM, 1142 Middle Creek Road, Triadelphia, West Virginia, United States of America