Facilities Engineer

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Facilities Engineer for our Burlington, WA location.  Hexcel Burlington has a great plant culture valuing diversity, safety, and working together as a team to achieve strong results. 

We are looking for someone who enjoys working cross functionally to solve problems, fosters a safety-minded culture, has strong communication skills, and loves a team environment.  The Facilities Engineer will be responsible for site facilities engineering in a major manufacturing plant, including management of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects through the full project lifecycle, business justification, and project management.  This role drives maintenance excellence while providing strong leadership and ensuring a safe, reliable, and effective facility.  Key contributions of this position include advancing the development of a next generation facility while improving safety, quality, and productivity.  Full time benefits include health benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with company match, paid sick time, paid holidays and paid vacation.  

Summary pay range:  $85,353 – $146,320 annual salary.

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

• Partner with the Facilities Manager to propose, estimate, and execute CAPEX projects from concept through completion.  Lead next-generation factory initiatives by evaluating new technologies, developing business cases, and implementing solutions.
• Manage and develop site equipment and facilities to meet processing capabilities and customer requirements.  Provide technical support to Maintenance and Operations teams, including equipment troubleshooting and component replacement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS regulations and drive site safety improvements.  Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.
• Develop and execute plans to mitigate equipment and facility obsolescence.
• Support maintenance excellence at the Burlington site through disciplined practices focused on: Equipment and reliability and availability, CMMS advancement and utilization, spare parts optimization and cost control, workforce capability, training, and development, and preventive and predictive maintenance maturity.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) reviews of facility-related projects and modifications.
• Develop future site layouts, expansions, and equipment plans aligned with business growth, forecasts, and the Strategic Planning (STRAP) process.
• Maintain and update Facilities and Maintenance documentation.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with coursework in engineering.
• Minimum of three years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, facilities engineering preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Computer literate. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in the use of AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software and multi-axis machining centers a plus.
• Must have a record of demonstrated project management skills relative to major facility projects in a manufacturing environment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle and feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.