Manufacturing Engineer

Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs, and additive manufactured parts.

Hexcel is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 for our Kent, WA, USA location.

This role provides production support through new program introduction, continuous improvement activities, shop‑floor problem resolution, drawing and specification interpretation, and planning creation. The position will be responsible for technical support of large programs or multiple programs with the support of less experienced Manufacturing Engineers.

Summary pay range: $77,968 – $130,228 annual salary.

• Interpret customer and internal drawings, specifications, processes and procedures. Responsible for BOM changes, quote support, authoring first articles, and process/product improvement analysis. Update/create manufacturing and tooling plans with illustrations. Coordinate manufacturing and tooling plans with design. Work with production personnel to build the product in a safe and cost‑effective way that meets the customer’s requirements.
• In‑depth knowledge of at least two different process areas or program families.
• Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters.
• May act as project leader.
• Capex/Capital projects completion.
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute to problem solving.
• Perform reviews of new drawings/specs and spec revisions. Analyze designs for productability. Support new program introduction, process development and ramp‑up. Support design for manufacture and value engineering opportunities with the customer. Quote and evaluate new program feasibility and productability strengths and weaknesses.
• Continuous Improvement leader and guide/mentor to Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt candidates. Calculate ROI on productivity and design improvements. Identify and create cause and corrective action plans through thorough Root Cause Analysis. Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection and analysis.
• Assess and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and customers. Coordinate site visits for customers, suppliers, internal people, and local technical groups/associations and present technical data internally, to customers, and to suppliers.
• Support the safety and environmental programs by meeting applicable requirements pertaining to the specific department and position, as well as all general guidelines, as outlined in the facility Accident Prevention Plan.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (industrial technology or materials science) from an accredited four‑year college or university;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five or more years of applicable experience in the aerospace industry preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Six Sigma experience and certification strongly preferred.
• Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook). CAD skills required.
• Solid ability to define problems, interpret a variety of technical instruction, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.

• Competitive base pay with variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time off.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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 protected veteran, or any other protected class.