Job description
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&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Principal Engineer for our Salt Lake City Fibers, UT, USA location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- The position will be a lead contributor 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.
- Actively mentor and train the Process Engineering team.
- Interface with customers and support as needed.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in an engineering or related technical field (preferably Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering).
- Advanced degree in technical discipline including an MBA desired
- 10+ years’ directly related on-the-job engineering experience.
- Must have demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and must have completed Six Sigma Green Belt Training.
- Six Sigma Black Belt training preferred.
- Lean training and experience desirable
- Computer literate. Proficient in the use of statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or equivalent 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.
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