Manufacturing Engineer II

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 additive manufactured parts. 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 Manufacturing Engineer II for our Kent, WA, USA location.

The Manufacturing Engineer II will provide production support through new program introduction, continuous improvement activities, shop floor problem resolution, drawing and specification interpretation, and planning creation.  This position will be responsible for technical support of large programs or multiple programs with the support of less experienced Manufacturing Engineers.

Summary pay range: $77,968 - $117,324 annual salary.

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

• Continuous Improvement - Implement process improvement and standardization. Calculate ROI on productivity and design improvements.  Identify and create cause and corrective action plans through thorough Root Cause Analysis.  Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection, analysis, and process control.
• Interpret customer and internal drawings, specifications, processes and procedures. Responsible for BOM and Route creation and maintenance, quote support, and process/product improvement.  Update/create manufacturing and tooling plans with illustrations.  Coordinate manufacturing and tooling plans with design. Work with production personnel to build the product in a safe and cost-effective way that meets the customer’s requirements.
• Perform reviews of new drawings/specs and spec revisions.  Analyze designs for producibility.  Assess new program start-up issues.
• Assess and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and customers.
• Coordinate site visits for customers, suppliers, internal people, and local technical groups/associations and present technical data internally, to customers, and to suppliers.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in engineering or other closely related field of study preferred. 
• 3+ years of applicable experience in the aerospace industry preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Solid PC and CAD skills required.
• Solid ability to define problems, and interpret a variety of technical instruction, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.

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 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. 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.