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 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".

Where Local Community meets Global Opportunity

By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you.

Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:

·         Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution

·         Employee stock purchase program

·         Quarterly bonus potential

·         Profit Sharing Program

·         Paid Parental Leave

·         Educational Assistance Program

·         Prepaid group legal plan

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer for our Amesbury, MA location.

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

• Analyze and interpret various plastic/rubber material manufacturing techniques, procedures and processing conditions.
• Evaluate processing conditions and resultant material properties and troubleshoot as necessary. Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical properties
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and implement corrective measures.
• Evaluate and provide costing support for new and existing products.
• Create/manage bills of materials and process plans for multiple resin manufacturing processes to support operations.
• Develop and implement processing conditions.
• Provide training as necessary to operations personnel.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans and processes.
• Write and maintain detailed procedures and specifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in any of the following: Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Polymer Chemistry.
• 1-3 years of industry experience in a manufacturing or product development environment
• Ability to evaluate, develop and manage process parameters in the manufacture of products.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be able to obtain a DOD security clearance.
• Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  Motivated self-starter
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs. Green belt certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD software; (Solid Works, Solid Edge, Master Cam).

Complete salary range for this role: $80,000 - $115,000

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 represents the wage range set at the time of posting.  Salaries may ultimately be based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations that arise after posting.

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. 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/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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 protected veteran, or any other protected class.