Thermal Spray Manager in Huntsville, Alabama

Thermal Spray Operation Leadership Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a highly specialized thermal spray operation supporting advanced manufacturing in the aerospace and defense industries. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Thermal Spray processes, including HVOF, Plasma Spray, Twin-Wire Arc, Flame Spray, and/or Cold Spray, along with proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Role Snapshot

• Location:
  
  Huntsville, AL
• Full-time leadership position
• Lead a team of Thermal Spray Technicians, Operators, and Lead Hands
• Drive operational excellence, process development, and continuous improvement within a growing thermal spray operation
• Support aerospace and defense customers while ensuring compliance with NADCAP, AS9100, and AMS standards

This Role Is for You If You...

• Have 7+ years of experience in Thermal Spray operations with at least 3 years leading teams.
• Have hands-on expertise with multiple thermal spray coating processes (HVOF, Plasma Spray, Arc Spray, Flame Spray, and/or Cold Spray).
• Enjoy improving manufacturing processes while developing and mentoring technical teams.
• Have experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Thrive in a role where you can combine technical expertise with operational leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead all day-to-day Thermal Spray production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the technical expert for coating development, process qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize coating processes while improving throughput, quality, and equipment performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives using DOE, SPC, root cause analysis, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions and customer programs.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards including NADCAP, AS9100, and AMS specifications while supporting customer audits and technical reviews.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing Thermal Spray team.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead one of the most technically advanced manufacturing processes within a growing organization.
• Make a direct impact on operations, quality, and process innovation.
• Work with advanced coating technologies serving aerospace and defense customers.
• Opportunity to build and develop a highly skilled technical team while driving operational excellence.
• Join an organization that values safety, continuous improvement, and technical expertise.