Operations Manager (Coatings)

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Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing, high-performance manufacturing organization supporting aerospace and other regulated industries. Our team specializes in advanced coating applications that directly impact product durability, performance, and compliance. With continued investment in technology, quality systems, and people, we are building a best-in-class operation focused on precision, safety, and innovation.

Why join us?

Competitive base salary + bonus

Strong growth trajectory with leadership visibility

Exposure to aerospace-grade processes and NADCAP environments

Opportunity to drive process improvements and make a measurable impact

Collaborative, hands-on culture with real ownership

Job Details

The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Coating Applications leader to own and optimize coating processes across the operation. This role blends process engineering, production leadership, and customer-facing technical support.

You will play a critical role in ensuring coatings are applied efficiently, safely, and in compliance with strict industry standards while driving continuous improvement across the department.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead daily operations within the coating applications department, including cost, schedule, and performance management

Develop, improve, and standardize coating processes (paints, primers, dry film lubricants, chemical conversion coatings)

Own process planning and quoting for new and existing work

Troubleshoot coating issues and implement corrective actions quickly and effectively

Read blueprints and develop detailed process instructions and masking techniques

Design tooling and fixtures to improve throughput and quality

Conduct process testing and validation to ensure performance and compliance

Provide hands-on training and mentorship to technicians

Partner with customers on technical questions, estimates, and project execution

Support QA/QC efforts and participate in audits, including NADCAP

Drive safety initiatives and perform routine safety audits

What We're Looking For

10-12+ years of coating applications experience
OR

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or similar + 2+ years of experience

Strong experience with:

Paints, primers, and dry film lubricants

Chemical film / conversion coatings

Process control and documentation

Blueprint reading and masking techniques

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Exposure to NADCAP or similar quality systems is a big plus

Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive process improvements

Nice to Have

Experience with process audits and compliance environments

Background in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing

Customer-facing technical experience (quoting, project scoping, etc.)

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