Product Manager

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 Product Manager for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

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

• Develop and maintain product roadmaps ensuring alignment with market and customer needs
• Developing and implementing product placement strategies through understanding of the voice of customer, competitive analysis and product/market assessments
  • Translate business-to-technical requirements and vice versa
• Initiate and define requirements for new product introductions with the R&T team based on market and customer analysis
  • Support and provide guidance to development projects through R&T development and industrialization
• Lead new product launches and execute on bring to market strategy
  • Assist in development of sales communication of new product and service price strategy
  • Develop and Implement product and communication plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Support new program RFI’s and qualifications.
  • Work with engineering team in defining customer economic value proposition
  • Anticipate risks and develop mitigation plans
• Strong business Acumen
  • Develop and define appropriate product costing and investment model
  • Analyze cost model inputs and validate assumptions
• Ability to manage through a matrixed organization and influence functional experts
  • Demonstrated ability in identifying, remediating, and escalating issues or risks as necessary
• Ability to understand business needs, think strategically, and incorporate multiple perspectives and complex considerations into clear, well-communicated decisions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering
• Two plus years of experience ideally with cross-functional assignments in the functions of engineering, production, quality, finance, purchasing, program management, pricing, contracts, business management, marketing, account management or sales preferably in the commercial aerospace industry or composites manufacturing strongly preferred, open to various levels of experience
• Proven business acumen including experience in pricing and proposal development, interpreting financial models, analytical skills, preparation of product strategies, developing project plans, and leading cross-functional program or product teams
• Leadership and influence skills to organize and direct the work of others in a matrix team environment without formal reporting relationships
• Strong communication and relational skills to be able to work effectively across all areas of the business
• Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. 

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.