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- Location
- United States
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
Composites Manager
Our Client:
V20 has been engaged by a privately held advanced manufacturing and engineering company to identify a Composites Engineer. Our client specializes in precision machining, composite fabrication, prototyping, tooling, and production solutions for complex, high-performance applications. By combining engineering, manufacturing, and quality validation under one roof, the organization helps customers accelerate development timelines and bring innovative products to market. Serving industries including aerospace, defense, marine, and recreational vehicles. Our client has built a reputation for delivering custom-engineered solutions that meet demanding performance, quality, and reliability standards.
The Opportunity:
The Composites Manager will provide leadership and oversight for the composites manufacturing operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of composite tooling and components. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a growing team within a rapidly expanding organization while driving operational excellence, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with leadership, engineering, and production teams to optimize workflow, support business growth, and deliver exceptional results for customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building high-performing teams.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage daily operations within the composites manufacturing department.
- Hire, train, develop, and staff personnel to support production requirements and future growth.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain production schedules, workflow efficiency, and quality objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
- Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Ensure products are manufactured to customer specifications and quality standards.
- Support strategic planning and resource allocation to meet business objectives.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and results-driven work environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, composites, tooling, or production management environments.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to effectively engage employees at all levels.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to support company growth and operational success.
- Composites manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package included.
Compensation:
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Skills
PrototypingComplianceStrategic Planning