Thermoplastics Lead Engineer

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Robust paid time off
• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Profit Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Prepaid group legal plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering (or closely related field)
• 5+ years of profile extrusion, or twin-screw compounding experience (preferred)
• Proficient in Solid Works and Solid Edge design software
• Strong background in tooling design, mold flow analysis, and DFM
• Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, process optimization, and statistical methods (SPC and Six Sigma Concepts)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs (plus for Six Sigma Black Belt certification)
• Experience with cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes, and BOM’s (preferred)
• Able to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and prove out of thermoplastic tooling (Extrusion, Injection Molding, etc.)
• Operation and troubleshooting of single/twin screw extruders and injection molders and assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades
• Aid operators with process improvements
• Specify new equipment, develop procedures, and troubleshoot equipment as needed
• Perform lab-scale and pilot-level compounding of new polymer / filler systems
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Thermoplastic Engineering projects and apply engineering principles across facility
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and development opportunities for direct/indirect reports
• Act as bridge between the engineering/technical team and various department leaders to ensure streamlined technical integration
• Drive production performance to meet customer demands
• Participate in customer meetings to capture requirements, provide technical insight, and support the successful execution of NPI activities