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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Preston
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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.)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Job details:
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Preston
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
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.)
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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Salary : $90,000 - $120,000