Advanced Composites Lead (INTERNAL ONLY)

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

About The Position

At Roush, you are part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading. We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We offer a full array of benefits to our full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays. The Advanced Composites Lead will lead the day-to-day composites operations and ensure compliance with all specifications to maintain a high standard of quality. The role will assist composite technicians, providing guidance and direction while ensuring compliance with shop rules. The Advanced Composites Lead will be hands-on and involved in the daily activities and oversee the completion of the assignments of the Advanced Composite team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience in a composite shop
Strong mechanical skills
Ability to operate small hand tool skills (drills, sanders, grinders)
Ability to work in and lead a small team
Ability to write and communicate instructions effectively
Knowledge of basic shop math

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic computer skills
Knowledge of the use and application of adhesives, sealants, primers, and composites
Familiarity with detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents
Outstanding record of overcoming obstacles with limited resources in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends

Responsibilities

Maintain proper ply orientation and counts and ensure proper part conformity
Prepare molds for layup and maintain mold surface quality
Allocate available labor resources to ensure production schedules are met
Assist in training and monitoring composite shop staff
Ensure materials and counts are correct before lamination
Optimize overlaps to eliminate unnecessary weight while maintaining structural integrity
Prepare vacuum bags per general bagging and debagging procedures
Operate ovens and autoclaves ensuring vacuum is maintained throughout
Observe and maintain material out-life throughout lamination process
Track material usages and ensure accurate inventory counts
Ensure daily shop clean up procedures are followed