Manufacturing Engineer

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 Manufacturing Engineer for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

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

• Develop, maintain, and provide manufacturing support for assigned customers and programs. 

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and support to production personnel required for safe, high-quality, and on-time production. 

• Provide analytical and organizational support to Engineering Manager as required.

• Create written instructions and design tools to assist in the fabrication of complex composite assemblies.

• Create Statement of Work (SOW) documents for the fabrication of tooling at a vendor location.

• Provide weekly status to management on assigned programs.

• Support site LEAN Implementation and general Cost Savings initiatives through identification, evaluation, and implementation of process/equipment improvements.

• Adhere to company and plant policies and Code of Conduct.

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively cooperate and communicate with both technical AND non-technical peers, including shop floor operators, managers and supervisors, outside contacts/suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology, Industrial Design Technology, or related degree with a minimum of 2 years experience. 

• A combination of extensive work experience, 5+ years, and other education may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

• Experience in fast-paced, competitive engineering and manufacturing environment, preferred.

• Solid PC and Microsoft office skills required. 

• Proven verbal and written communication skills are required. 

• Solid ability to define problems and interpret a variety of technical instructions. 

• Must have solid organizational skills and be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• 3D modeling/CAD experience a plus. CATIA or Solidworks experience preferred.

• Continuous Improvement and Lean implementation experience a plus.

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.