Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead - 2nd Shift

Join us as we look to the future at our Renton location. SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment where goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve challenging goals. We are committed to excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement, and Passion to deliver high-quality work.

About the Role

This 1st shift Advanced Composites Manufacturing Lead position is a dual role combining technical proficiency with leadership. Team Leads serve as mentors and trainers, bridging the gap between supervisors and employees. The role focuses on producing and developing composite materials to enhance quality and efficiency, coordinating with engineers to improve designs and shop-aids, and optimizing workflows. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organize daily work for the department.
• Provide direction and assign daily activities to production team members.
• Monitor and report on team work progress frequently.
• Communicate with logistics, engineering, production management, and other shifts regarding needs, priorities, and issues.
• Promote the flow and pull of products and information to internal and external customers.
• Identify, investigate, and address production floor problems.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members by analyzing root causes of scrap and RMA issues.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Train and orient new employees on company standards and procedures.
• Implement 5S tools and reduce variation in the work environment.
• Lead continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure company goals and objectives are met by each employee and provide constructive feedback.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provide direction to other individuals.
• Oversee daily operations of staff, including scheduling and assigning work.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge in manufacturing and the assigned area or department.
• Clear, professional, and proactive communication skills.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective.
• Creativity, flexibility, and ability to drive change.
• Ability to multitask, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to develop and coach individuals to higher performance.
• Strong operational thinking to move vision to successful implementation.
• Exemplary reflection of company values in commitment to individual and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Previous team leadership experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of demonstrated technical work proficiency in the assigned department preferred.
• Basic experience in ERP/MRP or resource software is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor work; sites may not be temperature-controlled.
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous equipment and contaminants.
• Shared workspaces with other employees.
• Requires handling objects up to 30 lbs, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies by role, shift, and overtime).

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

SEKISUI Aerospace provides required PPE based on position and exposure. All employees must wear appropriate PPE on the production floor, including:

• Ear Plugs / Earmuffs
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses / Safety Goggles

Schedule

3:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Monday - Thursday (Full-Time Non-Exempt)

Pay

$33.08 - $37.48 per hour (includes a 10% shift differential for this Full-Time Non-Exempt role). Pay may vary for non-Washington residents based on regional market data.

Benefits

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-sponsored 401k with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 paid holidays plus a paid week-long winter break
• 15 days per year accrued vacation/sick time (available for immediate use; prorated first year)

About Us

For over 30 years, SEKISUI Aerospace has designed, tested, and manufactured composite products for the aerospace industry. With a focus on complete customer satisfaction, we maintain an unequaled level of performance through the efforts of our skilled employees. Our consistent delivery of high-quality products reflects our integrity and dedication. We continue to innovate by integrating intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, driving the future of flight into the next century.