Composite Technician Lead

Key Responsibilities :

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of Composite Technicians, Senior Composite Technicians and Composite Technician Supervisors engaged in composite fabrication, testing, and repair, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback as needed.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers and engineers to plan and execute composite manufacturing projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical expertise and guidance to technicians, assisting with complex tasks, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure that composite components meet required specifications and standards, conducting inspections, tests, and audits as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement within the composite manufacturing process, collaborating with stakeholders to implement improvements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including inspection reports, test results, and project documentation, and prepare regular progress reports for management.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and procedures to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment for technicians, conducting safety training and inspections as necessary.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with developments in composite materials, manufacturing techniques, and industry best practices, and share knowledge with team members through training and professional development activities.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with additional vocational training or certification in composite materials technology required.
• Previous experience with more than 20 years of experience in composite material fabrication, testing, and repair, with a strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team of technicians, prioritize tasks, and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with team members, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements (8D, 5 why’s and Isikawa diagram) are desirable
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations governing composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Certification in SAP, LEAN, 3P, SQCDP and 5S are desirable.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of composite manufacturing operations.
• Strong, hands-on working knowledge of SAP / SAP S/4HANA is desirable.