Production 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 lightweight 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 Production Engineer for our Casablanca, Morocco location.

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

• Ensure the achievement of production targets related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost in alignment with plant objectives.
• Promote and reinforce a strong EHS culture through active participation in safety initiatives, risk assessments, training programs, and corrective actions.
• Plan and manage workforce requirements by identifying staffing needs, supporting recruitment activities, and coordinating training and development plans.
• Lead daily production activities to ensure efficient resource utilization, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish, monitor, and drive annual production objectives and KPIs, ensuring corrective actions are implemented when targets are not achieved.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities and continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and other operational excellence tools.
• Implement and sustain operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, increase efficiency, reduce inventory levels, and minimize operating costs.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain production procedures, training materials, and best practices to ensure process consistency and workforce capability.
• Coach, develop, and motivate team members while supporting succession planning, talent development, and employee retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, company policies, legal requirements, and applicable industry standards while supporting audits and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, industrial operations, or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of production management, manufacturing processes, and operational performance improvement.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good understanding of quality management systems and industry standards (ISO, AS9100, customer-specific requirements, etc.).
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (EHS) regulations and best practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production planning, capacity management, workforce planning, and inventory optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, communication, and team-development capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to analyze production data and performance indicators.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. 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.