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Composite Materials Supervisor

Lead. Innovate. Build the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing.

Lucas Industries, a PCM Innovation Company, is expanding—and we're looking for a leader who wants to build something exceptional.

This isn't just another supervisory role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a growing composites operation, influence the future of aerospace tooling, and work with advanced materials that support some of the world's most demanding industries.

We're seeking a hands-on Composite Materials Supervisor who thrives on solving problems, developing people, improving processes, and delivering world-class composite tooling solutions. If you're energized by innovation, leadership, and seeing your work make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role offers the opportunity to lead a growing department and play a key role in the continued success of Lucas Industries.

Why You'll Love This Role

✅ Lead and grow a high-performing composites team

✅ Drive cutting-edge aerospace tooling projects from concept to completion

✅ Work with advanced composite materials, autoclaves, ovens, and precision manufacturing processes

✅ Collaborate directly with leadership and influence department strategy

✅ Join a growing company where your expertise will be recognized and valued

At Lucas Industries, you're not maintaining the status quo—you're helping define what's next.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Project Management

• Provide technical leadership, project management, and daily supervision of an expanding composites department.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and allocate appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed successfully, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Monitor department performance and manage budgets to support operational goals and company growth.
• Ensure customer requirements are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and profitability.

Composite Manufacturing Operations

• Supervise composite layups, custom vacuum bagging, autoclave and oven curing processes, hydraulic press operations, and associated equipment.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with company quality systems and aerospace industry standards.
• Drive process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, safety, and overall department performance.

Customer & Technical Support

• Collaborate with customers, engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Identify customer needs and translate requirements into practical and effective manufacturing outcomes.
• Ensure all design, engineering, administration, and documentation functions related to composite tooling are completed accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

Technical Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of resin and matrix systems, particularly materials used in aircraft tooling and composite parts.
• Extensive experience with vacuum bag processing, autoclaves, ovens, hydraulic presses, and thermal cure processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business-related software.
• Familiarity with CATIA and/or Surfcam is considered an asset.
• Proficient mathematical skills with the ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or technical management experience is strongly preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with an Advanced Materials focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in composite development, production, tooling, or design.
• Demonstrated experience working with advanced composite manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams while maintaining a customer-focused mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training and development opportunities
• Day shift schedule
• Potential for hybrid work flexibility

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In Person (Potential Hybrid Opportunity)

Ready to Build Something Exceptional?

This is your chance to lead a growing composites operation, tackle complex aerospace challenges, and make a visible impact every day. If you're driven by innovation, energized by leadership, and passionate about advanced manufacturing, you'll fit right in.

Bring your expertise. Lead with confidence. Build something extraordinary.

Apply today and become part of the team that's shaping the future of aerospace tooling at Lucas Industries.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Lucas Industries, a PCM INNOVATON COMPANY, is a growing manufacturing enterprise that specializes in precision aerospace tooling.