Composites Lead Technician

Aerospace Composite Technician LeadJoin an exciting aerospace startup at a pivotal moment in the future of flight.Aerospace is at a turning point - costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and traditional ways of building can’t keep up. Our client is changing that.The company moves fast, thinks big, and combines startup agility with deep aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry hasn’t seen before. Their team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.As an Aerospace Composite Technician Lead, you’ll be the technical heartbeat of a production cell -owning daily execution while driving safety, quality, repeatability, and continuous improvement for advanced aerospace composite components.You’ll work closely with technicians, Engineering, and Quality to ensure every part meets the structural integrity and compliance demands of flight-critical hardware.Why This Role MattersThis is more than a technician role -it’s a hands-on leadership position where your experience directly impacts flight safety, build quality, and production reliability. You’ll help shape how work gets done, elevate your team, and ensure the hardware leaving your cell is built to aerospace standards.What You’ll DoLead daily composite fabrication with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, efficiency, and cost.Prep molds, tools, and work surfaces per work instructions and process specs.Guide the full composite build process: cutting/kitting, layup, molding, deflash, bonding, and assembly.Perform in-process inspections for workmanship, spec adherence, and FOD prevention.Maintain material traceability and accurate process documentation.Train, mentor, audit, and help certify composite technicians.Assign daily work, provide technical direction, and remove roadblocks for the team.Act as the main technical liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Quality.Improve work instructions and standardize processes for repeatable excellence.Support schedule tracking, 5S, and step in as acting Supervisor when needed.What You’ll Bring4+ years of hands-on aerospace composite manufacturing experience.Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor technicians in production.Ability to read engineering drawings, ply layup diagrams, work instructions, and process specs.Strong knowledge of composite materials, layup, molding, bonding, assembly, and related processes.Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 standards and strong FOD prevention practices.Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, scales, and laser projection/alignment systems.A process improvement mindset, root cause problem-solving ability, and strong cross-functional communication.High attention to detail, accountability, and pride in quality workmanship.Strong safety awareness and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.