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/Continuous Improvement Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Fibers location.

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

Under the direction of the Engineering manager, scope and estimate continuous improvement and capital projects and author capital expenditure requests.
Develop CI savings estimates, provide cost and schedule control, identify required resources, and coordinate between all affected parties. Participate in Global Continuous Improvement team to identify and communicate project status between sites.
Work with site personnel to efficiently and effectively execute projects with minimal impact to existing operations coordinating to ensure key objectives are met. Communicate project status with senior employees and project stakeholders; develop and delivery formal presentations to management as necessary.
Develop proposals or RFQ’s for the purposes of scoping or estimating capital investments; work with vendors and/or contractors to optimize system performance.
Coordinate the procurement process for capital expenditure projects, including interface and negotiations with suppliers of equipment and services.
Develop technical specifications and procedural documentation, ensuring that equipment conforms to local specifications and availability.
Prepare and maintain Engineering drawings, including Engineering and Process Flow Diagrams, Assembly Drawings, and Detailed Design Drawings.
Design and/or troubleshoot systems related to instruments, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Provide oversight for commissioning and startup of new or modified equipment.
Ensure safe working practices are carried out to comply with site standards on health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and fulfill responsibilities associated with project engineering teams.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Knowledge of a range of engineering disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, civil, mechanical, and chemical).
Demonstrated ability to both work within and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to perform safety analysis, especially HAZOP or FMEA.
Experience in developing and reading of mechanical design drawings.
Oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
Ability to command the personal respect and confidence of colleagues and customers for technical capability.

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.