David Lucas
Operations Manager @ Airspeed LLC | RJG Master Molder 1
- Role
- Operations Manager at Airspeed Llc
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Lucas
Extensive Expertise in Injection Molding & Manufacturing ExcellenceResults-driven Manufacturing Technical Manager and Senior Process Engineer with 30+ years of experience in injection molding, process engineering, and plant operations across automotive, industrial, and consumer manufacturing. Proven leader in plant startups, process development, tooling optimization, robotics integration, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive scrap reduction, productivity gains, and cost savings.Expert in Lean manufacturing, One-Piece Flow, Six Sigma, SPC, PPAP, DOE, and preventive maintenance systems. Extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of polymers, high-heat materials, automated systems, and plastics processing technologies including injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and two-shot automotive molding.Recognized for building and training high-performing teams, implementing standardized work, improving process efficiency, and maintaining strict quality, safety, and compliance standards in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Experienced supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers while collaborating with cross-functional leadership to meet customer and production goals.
Experience
Operations Manager
May 2025 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
I effectively managed production operations at Airspeed LLC, focusing on quality and team development. • Developed and implemented new work instructions and training programs for Process Technicians. • Established a preventive maintenance schedule and collaborated with management to meet customer demands. • Led daily communication meetings to enhance team coordination and safety awareness.
Education
SSGI
Six Sigma Green Belt
Edison State Community College
Statistical Process Control
Edison State Community College
Associate’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
1996 — 1998
RJG
Master Molder 1, Scienctific Molding Knowledge in ( Injection Molding )
2015 — 2015
Milacron
Basic Press controller Settings
Engel Injection molding press
CC300 controller
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