Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

This role is designed to be a key stepping stone into operations leadership within a world-class manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role supporting PAN and carbon fiber manufacturing operations, contributing to the production of advanced materials that power next-generation aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize day-to-day manufacturing operations by improving production flow, methods, and maintaining equipment performance to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Serve as a primary engineering resource to operations, driving rapid troubleshooting and resolution of production, equipment, and process issues to minimize downtime
• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput, cycle time reduction, and overall plant efficiency using structured problem-solving methods
• Spearhead troubleshooting and partner with line engineers to drive process continuity
• Run daily start meetings and provide guidance
• Support next-generation factory and automation implementation activities
• Plan, lead, and implement new line startups, qualifications, and engineering changes, ensuring minimal disruption to production and sustained performance gains
• Drive root cause analysis for complex product, process, and equipment issues; implement and sustain corrective and preventive actions across the operation
• Drive equipment, field installations, and maintenance strategies to maximize uptime and asset utilization
• Develop and leverage process data and feedback systems, lead small- to mid-scale capital and continuous improvement projects, and provide technical leadership on the floor by mentoring engineers and operators while representing manufacturing in cross-functional initiatives and plant priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) with 7+ years of experience, OR master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience
• Experience in manufacturing
• Interest and capability to grow into an operations management career path
• Led projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exposure to cross-functional leadership and mentoring

Benefits

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. With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. 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.”

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.