Process Engineer II

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 Engineer II for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. The Process Engineer II will provide engineering support in the manufacturing of product within the following areas : Advanced Acoustic Materials, Satellite & Propulsion Materials, and Aero Interiors & Defense Materials.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a positive, proactive, and professional approach and will be expected to maintain a strong focus on employee and process safety, process reliability, and customer satisfaction.

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

• Strong focus on behavior-based safety (BBS) through strong leadership, adherence to observation programs and proactive balanced real-time feedback and actions to ensure the Environmental Management System (EMS) is effectively implemented in area of responsibility.
• Develop reliable and capable processes to fully meet customer requirements. Lead efforts to improve process reliability with an equal emphasis on safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Develop methods for responding to process variability and a consistent rational to permanently correct, document and implement them.

• Solve problems using cross-functional teams with tools such as 8-D Problem Solving, Causal Mapping, 9P Problem Solving, and DMAIC including Design of Experiments (DOE’s).
• Develop, document, and execute out of control action plans (OCAP’s) that contain and correct process deviations through root cause analysis at the material and equipment level as appropriate.
• Define process variables that contribute to the performance, cost, and yield of honeycomb products and / or aerospace parts.

Actively pursue improvements in performance, cost, and yield. Define, lead, and meet Continuous Improvement (CI) objectives that improve material performance, cost, yield, and product velocity.

• Lead Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects. Demonstrating an understanding of project management. Co-author Process Control Documents (PCD) and material specifications with Quality Organization specifically through the development of Key Process Characteristics (KPC), Key Process Parameters (KPP) and Key Process Controls (KPC)
• Author Work Center Instructions (WCI) electronically (Word, MES system(s), etc.) and Document Change Requests (DCR) that are effectively trained against while adhering to Management of Change (MOC) policies.

Support MES and MRP systems as pertains to Engineering tasks such as defining product configurations and standards, new item requests and new item creation.

• Work collaboratively with the quality team, manufacturing operations, maintenance, research and technology, product management, and supply chain with a strong emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, and new product introduction (NPI).
• Work in partnership with Research and Technology (R&T) to develop and evaluate new materials and processes for the manufacture of current or new honeycomb concepts and / or aerospace parts.

Develop information feedback systems which keep management and production informed of processing trends. Support qualification of new materials and evaluation of product performance.

Understand and apply material specifications (raw material, intermediates, and finished products).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in an engineering or related technical field (preferably Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Engineering).
• Advanced degree in technical discipline including an MBA is preferred.
• 4+ years directly related, on-the-job, engineering experience. Experience in Aerospace industry desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with and working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Computer literate. Proficient in the use of statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or equivalent software.
• Good organizational skills, able to work through competing objects, sudden business interruptions, and lead multiple projects that are prioritized adequately.

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.