Jobs at Hexcel Corporation

The CNC Programmer will analyze engineering specifications, create machining strategies, set up CNC machinery, and troubleshoot production issues.

The Thermoplastics Process Engineer optimizes extrusion and compounding processes, troubleshoots manufacturing and equipment issues, and implements corrective actions. The role develops process documentation, supports new product development and costing, leads continuous improvement using SPC and Six Sigma, and provides technical leadership across the facility. Responsibilities also include partnering with production teams, training operations personnel, managing tooling and BOM-related activities, and supporting customers. U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

Leads supplier quality engineering for aerospace composite manufacturing, including supplier qualification, inspection planning, engineering change and BOM control, process validation, audits, nonconformance disposition, corrective actions, and risk mitigation. Partners with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to improve supplier performance and ensure AS9100, Nadcap, customer, and regulatory compliance. Uses supplier metrics, analytics, digital quality systems, and continuous improvement methods while mentoring quality engineers.

Project Engineer responsible for scoping, estimating, procuring, and executing capital projects at a composite-materials manufacturing site. Duties include developing RFQs and technical specifications, coordinating vendors and contractors, maintaining engineering and process drawings, managing on-site construction activities, supporting commissioning and startup, ensuring safety compliance, and communicating project status to stakeholders and management.

Leads cross-functional business transformation initiatives from discovery through implementation and adoption. Responsibilities include project planning, process improvement, business-case development, stakeholder facilitation, data governance, reporting, automation, forecasting, technology enablement, change management, risk management, and benefits validation. The role partners with business, operations, Finance, demand-management, and technology teams to improve operational effectiveness and deliver measurable business value.

Develops, manages, and improves manufacturing processes for plastic, rubber, resin, and composite products. Responsibilities include analyzing processing conditions, troubleshooting production issues, managing process controls, supporting product costing, creating bills of materials and process plans, developing procedures, training operations personnel, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires collaboration with manufacturing operations and adherence to material property and process control requirements.

Product Manager will lead forecasting, product positioning, costing, pricing, roadmaps, qualification programs, new product introductions, and go-to-market execution for advanced composite materials. The role coordinates cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, quality, and customer activities; manages product profitability and site financial objectives; and influences matrix teams. Up to 20% U.S. travel to visit customers is required.

Manages Hexcel’s international tax operations, including tax provisions, U.S. and foreign compliance, transfer pricing, OECD Pillar Two requirements, tax planning, audit defense, treasury tax matters, and internal controls. The role oversees international tax calculations and filings, monitors global tax law developments, improves tax processes and technology, and mentors junior staff.

Supports customer and supplier relationships by serving as a primary contact, entering and verifying purchase orders in an ERP system, coordinating internal responses, supporting RFQs and RFPs, tracking customer claims, and assisting with credit documentation. The role also follows up on quotes and forecasts, analyzes customer needs and buying trends, and ensures compliance with contractual and international trade requirements.

Manages full-cycle recruiting primarily for hourly manufacturing roles, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, offers, onboarding, and orientation. Maintains recruiting records in Workday and related systems, supports job fairs and recruitment initiatives, coordinates background checks, generates reports, and partners with hiring managers and HR. Ensures compliance with employment laws, company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.

The HR Manager partners with plant leadership across strategic HR, employee and labor relations, German employment-law compliance, recruitment, workforce planning, talent management, compensation, payroll, HR operations, and organizational change. The role manages Works Council relationships, coordinates German payroll and external providers, supports employee wellbeing and safety initiatives, and drives engagement, succession, and continuous improvement. Regular production-floor presence and occasional domestic and international travel are required.

The Training Manager develops and manages manufacturing training programs, onboarding, qualification processes, SOPs, and employee development initiatives. Responsibilities include assessing skill gaps, coordinating safety, quality, regulatory, and technical training, administering the LMS, maintaining compliance records, supporting audits, and promoting continuous improvement. The role partners with leaders across departments to build workforce capability and operational excellence.

Leads thermoplastic tooling design, process development, equipment troubleshooting, polymer compounding, scale-up, and continuous improvement. Serves as the thermoplastics subject matter expert, guides technical projects and personnel, manages capital initiatives, supports quoting and manufacturing routes, and collaborates with customers and internal teams on new product introduction and business development.

Manage production schedules, release production orders, coordinate raw materials, track operations against schedule, create shop-floor paperwork, and control inventory. The role also reserves materials and inventory for production and shipments, ensures FIFO practices, prioritizes rework, and coordinates schedule deviations with planning leadership. Candidates need manufacturing and ERP/MRP experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with bills of material, capacity planning, and inventory control.

Performs statistical quality analysis, develops automated reports, leads root cause and risk assessments, supports product and process qualification, develops test methods, manages quality procedures, and participates in AS 9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP audits within a composite materials manufacturing environment.

Provides customer-focused technical support for advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes in commercial aerospace and space and defense applications. Builds technical relationships with aerospace OEMs, troubleshoots material and processing challenges, supports qualifications and new product development, and translates customer needs into product and application opportunities. Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, R&T, production, and manufacturing teams while managing customer engagements across the Americas.

Leads the full lifecycle of engineering projects and specialist installations, from proposal and planning through commissioning and completion. Manages technical decisions, budgets, schedules, risks, subcontractors, resources, quality, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The role also supports tendering, ensures equipment meets requirements, and supervises the projects team through performance management, training, and target delivery.

Conduct research and develop aerospace composite materials, processing technologies, fabrication equipment, and demonstrator parts. Support customers by advising on Hexcel materials and manufacturing processes, evaluate proposals, author technical responses, and investigate emerging technologies. Collaborate with customers, academia, production, marketing, and R&D teams; publish technical papers and represent Hexcel at conferences. The role requires hands-on composite manufacturing expertise and up to 20% travel.

Serves as a strategic HR partner to Legal, Finance, Human Resources, and the Stamford corporate site. Leads employee relations, investigations, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, organizational design, change management, recruiting, compensation guidance, and employee engagement initiatives. Advises and coaches senior leaders, uses workforce data to identify risks and opportunities, and ensures consistent, compliant HR program execution across functions.

Leads complex quality programs, audits, corrective actions, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts for aerospace composite manufacturing. Partners with cross-functional teams to improve product conformity, process capability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. Analyzes quality metrics, applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, manages regulatory and customer audits, supports quality systems, and mentors quality personnel.