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 Process Engineer for our Decatur, AL, USA, location.

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

Provide leadership and expertise to improve plant processes through careful characterization. Key factors include safety, quality, yields, cost reduction, process capability, introduction of new technology, and reduction of time cycles.
Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and PAN fiber specifications.
Author and execute process trials related to process or product improvements, working very closely with Operations personnel.
Perform root cause analysis to investigate product, process, or equipment issues. Implement repairs, upgrades, and improvements as necessary.
Solve problems efficiently in a team-based work environment.

Qualifications:

B.S. in chemical, or mechanical engineering or similar engineering/technical discipline.
0-5 years experience in manufacturing, continuous process industry preferred. Opportunity available for varying levels of experience. Compensation will be determined based on education and relevant experience.
Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving techniques.
Performs a variety of complicated tasks and has a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and organizational abilities.

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.