Engineering Team Lead
AdvantaStaff · Virginia State University, Virginia, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
AdvantaStaff’s client, located in Chester, Virginia, is a global leader in ballistic fiber technology. Backed by decades of innovation and technical expertise in the protective fibers industry, they continue to develop cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of customers in the defense, medical, and industrial markets. AdvantaStaff is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to join their fiber applications, research and development, and manufacturing facility.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-performance fiber and polymer processing, particularly in applications supporting ballistic protection and medical products. This position is well suited for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a safety-first manufacturing environment, enjoys leading cross-functional teams, and has a proven track record of driving process improvements, supporting new product development, and fostering operational excellence.
Salary: $100,000 – $170,000 depending on credentials and experience
Key Responsibilities and DutiesProactively lead cross functional teams through fiber and composite product development projects in a highly-regulated, safety-first, hands-on manufacturing environmentContribute to intellectual property research and development for high performance fiber and polymer processes used in ballistic and medical applicationsWork directly with onsite equipment and resources to guide diverse teams through experiment and trial development at the lab and pilot phases, with opportunities to scaleBuild consensus with internal and external customers on product application developmentDesign analysis, prototyping, and technical troubleshooting, with an ability to communicate all necessary information and expectations to engineers, managers, and technicians alikeApply project management skills to leading, guiding, and mentoring teams through handson technical projects, without personnel management responsibility or direct supervisory authority over othersDevelop definition of technology and process design packages in a way that all stakeholders clearly understandOptimize Process Technology by guiding groups through Value Engineering and Productivity Projects
You Must HaveA graduate degree in an Engineering DisciplineHands-on experience with UHMWPE fiber15+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with fiber, polymers, composites and/or ballistic product development applicationsDemonstrated experience in leading new product development and project managementA value for exemplifying and maintaining a safety-first culture in a dynamic facilityThe drive to lead teams in a hands-on, on-site, fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong experience in process engineering, quality management processes, continuous improvements
We ValueChemical, mechanical, materials engineering or science degree with experience in polymer processingDemonstrated success leading varied teams of stakeholders through engineering projects at all phases, from experiment design to full scale implementationHands-on experience with energy absorbing composites, ballistic product design and testing, composite processing design, armor end article fabrication, or textilesThe ability to comfortably communicate and translate technical needs and expectations with executives, engineers, technicians, and operatorsAn aptitude for balancing technical rigor with practical operational needs and realitiesWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma tools and capital project managementThe ability to organize, analyze, and solve complex problems across departments through proactive influenceHands-on individuals who are able to work without guidance or supervision and have demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize design processesTrack record of successful contribution to products and projects in a matrix organization
This hands-on role offers a collaborative engineer the opportunity to leverage their industry expertise and interpersonal leadership skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Apply Online: /job/engineering-team-lead-3038/
Questions?Call 8
About AdvantaStaffAdvantaStaff is the go-to resource for qualified short and long-term staffing, seasonal, and direct hire placements in all facets of manufacturing including logistics and distribution, assembly and packaging, light industrial and advanced manufacturing. xzbcwsv A minority women-owned business and part of the Virginia-based Wauford Group, AdvantaStaff’s workforce development services have helped place thousands of employees at every level – from entry warehouse to skilled trade to executive-level positions – across a range of industries in central Virginia and beyond for over 20 years.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-performance fiber and polymer processing, particularly in applications supporting ballistic protection and medical products. This position is well suited for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a safety-first manufacturing environment, enjoys leading cross-functional teams, and has a proven track record of driving process improvements, supporting new product development, and fostering operational excellence.
Salary: $100,000 – $170,000 depending on credentials and experience
Key Responsibilities and DutiesProactively lead cross functional teams through fiber and composite product development projects in a highly-regulated, safety-first, hands-on manufacturing environmentContribute to intellectual property research and development for high performance fiber and polymer processes used in ballistic and medical applicationsWork directly with onsite equipment and resources to guide diverse teams through experiment and trial development at the lab and pilot phases, with opportunities to scaleBuild consensus with internal and external customers on product application developmentDesign analysis, prototyping, and technical troubleshooting, with an ability to communicate all necessary information and expectations to engineers, managers, and technicians alikeApply project management skills to leading, guiding, and mentoring teams through handson technical projects, without personnel management responsibility or direct supervisory authority over othersDevelop definition of technology and process design packages in a way that all stakeholders clearly understandOptimize Process Technology by guiding groups through Value Engineering and Productivity Projects
You Must HaveA graduate degree in an Engineering DisciplineHands-on experience with UHMWPE fiber15+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with fiber, polymers, composites and/or ballistic product development applicationsDemonstrated experience in leading new product development and project managementA value for exemplifying and maintaining a safety-first culture in a dynamic facilityThe drive to lead teams in a hands-on, on-site, fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong experience in process engineering, quality management processes, continuous improvements
We ValueChemical, mechanical, materials engineering or science degree with experience in polymer processingDemonstrated success leading varied teams of stakeholders through engineering projects at all phases, from experiment design to full scale implementationHands-on experience with energy absorbing composites, ballistic product design and testing, composite processing design, armor end article fabrication, or textilesThe ability to comfortably communicate and translate technical needs and expectations with executives, engineers, technicians, and operatorsAn aptitude for balancing technical rigor with practical operational needs and realitiesWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma tools and capital project managementThe ability to organize, analyze, and solve complex problems across departments through proactive influenceHands-on individuals who are able to work without guidance or supervision and have demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize design processesTrack record of successful contribution to products and projects in a matrix organization
This hands-on role offers a collaborative engineer the opportunity to leverage their industry expertise and interpersonal leadership skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Apply Online: /job/engineering-team-lead-3038/
Questions?Call 8
About AdvantaStaffAdvantaStaff is the go-to resource for qualified short and long-term staffing, seasonal, and direct hire placements in all facets of manufacturing including logistics and distribution, assembly and packaging, light industrial and advanced manufacturing. xzbcwsv A minority women-owned business and part of the Virginia-based Wauford Group, AdvantaStaff’s workforce development services have helped place thousands of employees at every level – from entry warehouse to skilled trade to executive-level positions – across a range of industries in central Virginia and beyond for over 20 years.
Details
| Company | AdvantaStaff |
| Location | Virginia State University, Virginia, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | hr |
| Experience | permanent |