Jobs at Applied Composites

Provides senior technical leadership for composite manufacturing, tooling and die design, process development, equipment modification, and new product introduction. Designs complex tooling for autoclave, oven, compression molding, and trim-fixture applications; creates 3D models, drawings, layup patterns, and manufacturing files. Leads process validation, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement. Mentors engineering and operations personnel while collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Leads first-shift composite production and layup operations, including scheduling, staffing, training, workflow coordination, production data tracking, precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly, and quality inspections. Ensures production meets company procedures, safety requirements, customer drawings, and area objectives while minimizing costs and resolving operational problems.

Operate 5-axis CNC machines using existing programs to produce composite tools and parts within dimensional and tolerance requirements. Perform equipment maintenance, use precision measuring instruments, troubleshoot issues with Engineering and Production teams, and support continuous improvement. The role requires CNC operating experience, basic programming exposure, material knowledge, geometric math skills, and the ability to work independently under indirect supervision.

Operate 5-axis CNC machines and existing programs to produce composite tools and parts within dimensional and tolerance requirements. Perform measurements, equipment preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. Collaborate with engineering and production teams, apply industrial practices for composite materials, and work under indirect supervision. CNC programming experience and composite material laminating experience are preferred.

Develops and implements manufacturing processes for space-flight composite hardware across fabrication, machining, assembly, tooling, and integration. Creates bills of materials, work instructions, process documentation, schedules, tooling, and shop aids. Provides technical oversight, analyzes defects and root causes, establishes statistical process controls, and leads continuous improvement. Collaborates with program managers, supervisors, technicians, inspectors, customers, and supply chain teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation objectives.

Leads second-shift production operations involving complex mechanical and electromechanical assembly. Plans and monitors production schedules, determines staffing needs, trains employees, coordinates workflow, applies manufacturing specifications, records production data, performs precision assembly, and inspects work for compliance with company and customer requirements.

Develops and manages integrated production schedules, aligning manufacturing capacity, labor, equipment, and customer demand. Partners with Program Management and Operations on capacity planning, sales and operations planning, proposal capacity analysis, prioritization, and trade studies. Requires manufacturing scheduling experience, advanced Microsoft Office and Project skills, ERP experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in high-quality production environments.

Operate 5-axis CNC machines using existing programs to produce composite tools and parts within dimensional and tolerance requirements. Perform equipment preventative maintenance, use precision measurement tools, troubleshoot production issues with Engineering and Production teams, and support continuous improvement. The role requires CNC operating experience, some programming exposure, knowledge of material properties and metrology, mathematical skills, and the ability to work independently under indirect supervision.

Operate 5-axis CNC machines using existing programs to manufacture composite tools and parts within dimensional and tolerance requirements. Perform equipment maintenance, use precision measurement gauges, troubleshoot production issues with Engineering and Production teams, and recommend continuous improvements. The role requires CNC operating experience, some programming exposure, mathematical and measurement skills, and familiarity with composite materials. This is a second-shift, Monday–Friday position subject to ITAR U.S.-person requirements.

Leads business development and account strategy for aerospace, defense, and space customers. Oversees new business opportunities, high-value contracts, customer relationships, revenue goals, market research, program management support, contract reviews, and dispute resolution. Builds relationships with senior decision-makers at major aerospace and defense primes while aligning customer needs with company solutions. The role is remote-optional and requires up to 50% travel and U.S. person status under ITAR.

Leads the Program Management function and oversees a portfolio of complex aerospace, defense, space, composites, or advanced manufacturing programs from award through closeout. Owns schedule, cost, labor performance, margins, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, contractual performance, risk recovery, and KPI governance. Provides executive customer interface, cross-functional leadership, financial oversight, continuous improvement, and leadership development for Program Managers.