Towpreg Manufacturing Lead

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Role Mission:

The Towpreg Manufacturing Lead will lead the towpreg team in Texas, building and training a team of operators to run the machines. It's important that the lead can learn new, modern machines quickly and is available to identify issues and resolve them independently, escalating the rest to the responsible engineer.

Expected Outcomes
A successful Towpreg Manufacturing Lead will:

• Support the setup of the first towpreg machine in Texas, with support from our Team Lead and engineers from Germany

• Build and lead a team of operators who work with the towpreg machine

• Train the team in manufacturing towpreg and instill a quality and measurement mindset in their team members

• Provide team members with clear work instructions

• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement them together with the assigned engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee on-site production operations and workflows

• Ensure compliance with production plans, work instructions, and quality requirements

• Monitor and improve production performance, efficiency, and output

• Identify deviations, root causes, and implement corrective actions

• Coordinate closely with engineering, quality, logistics, and operations teams

• Ensure proper use, setup, and maintenance of production equipment

• Enforce safety, cleanliness, and workplace standards

• Train, guide, and support production staff on-site

• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, layouts, and workflows

• Support introduction of new processes, materials, or production methods

Competencies
Technical Know-How

• Able to develop and implement standard operating procedures

• Significant experience leading manufacturing teams

• Familiar with quality documentation, standards, and industry best practices

• Composite experience

• Solid understanding of technical systems and concepts

• Solid understanding of mechatronics systems

• Can work with modern machines (involving computers)

Leadership and Professional Skills

• Hands-on leadership approach with strong presence on the shop floor

• Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage daily operational challenges

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Ability to lead by example in an on-site environment

Culture Add and Attitude