Process Engineer

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking a Process Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Fibers location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• The position will be responsible for the design, implementation and operation of mechanical and electromechanical systems used for the manufacturing of carbon fiber.
• Evaluate carbon fiber processing conditions and resultant material properties and troubleshoot as necessary utilizing SPC techniques. Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical properties.
• Actively pursue and direct process improvements to improve performance, cost, etc.
• Solve problems using cross-function teams with tools such as DMAIC and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Develop and implement carbon fiber processing conditions for new equipment and new materials.
• Manage qualification efforts required for new equipment, processes, and materials. Provide training as necessary to operations personnel.
• Provide timely disposition of nonconforming product and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Act as a mentor and trainer for the Process Engineering team.
• Interface with customers and support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
• 2 years minimum experience in manufacturing, continuous process industry preferred.
• Opportunity available for varying levels of experience. Compensation will be determined based on education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret extensive abstract and concrete variables
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs.
• Experience with SPC and other statistical techniques.
• Experience with SQL, Python, PowerBI and/or other data analytic software.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.