Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The successful candidate will support operations in achieving safety, quality, material usage variance, yield, on-time delivery, and throughput targets. They will analyze and interpret resin, film, and prepreg manufacturing techniques, procedures, and processing conditions, troubleshoot manufacturing process problems, and develop and execute continuous improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in achieving area safety, quality, material usage variance, yield, on time delivery and throughput targets.
• Analyze and interpret resin, film and prepreg manufacturing techniques, procedures and processing conditions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and implement corrective measures.
• Assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans for resin mix, film or prepreg processes.
• Write and maintain detailed procedures and specifications to document resin mix, film or prepreg processes.
• Evaluate resin, film and prepreg 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.
• Investigate material non-conformances utilizing root cause analysis techniques and implement corrective actions to prevent future failures.
• Develop and implement resin, film and prepreg processing conditions for new equipment and/or new materials.
• Provide training as necessary to operations personnel.
• Plan and direct efforts of maintenance and facility engineers in the improvement of manufacturing equipment or the expansion of manufacturing facilities.
• Provide concise design criteria and process constraints for facility expansions or improvements and assume responsibility for all new or improved equipment start up exercises and tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree – Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable Engineering degree.
• 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related field (internships/co-ops applicable).
• Experience in resin, prepreg or other continuous process industry preferred.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs preferred.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SPC and other statistical techniques preferred.
• Experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Hexcel offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.