With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Project Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Matrix location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Under the direction of the Project Manager, scope and estimate capital projects, author capital expenditure requests, identify required resources, and coordinate between all effected parties.
- Develop proposals or RFQ’s for the purposes of scoping or estimating capital investments; work with vendors and/or contractors to optimize system performance; negotiate with prospective suppliers of equipment and services.
- Work with cross-functional teams to accurately define the scopes of projects and coordinate with the local technical team to ensure key project and site objectives are met.
- Provide advice on the development of technical specifications. Ensure equipment conforms to local specifications and availability, interfacing with the chosen equipment supplier.
- Manage the procurement process for capital expenditure projects.
- Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, including engineering and process flow diagrams, assembly drawings, and detailed design drawings.
- Manage daily on-site contractor activity, including coordinating work, running safety meetings, and providing permits as needed.
- Lend support to the planning and executing of commissioning, startup, and qualifications.
- Ensure safe working practices are carried out to comply with site standards on health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Communicate project status with senior employees and project stakeholders; develop and deliver formal presentations to management as necessary.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area
- Experience in managing projects and fulfilling responsibilities associated with project engineering teams
- Proven team leadership skills; experience of working within and leading multi-disciplinary team
- Oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities
- Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge and experience with basic process drawing layouts with emphasis on P&ID’s and PFD’s
- Experience with monitoring/meeting monthly spending targets (preferred)
- Qualified candidates must be either US Persons or US Citizens
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
- 1-3 years of experience in engineering or a related field
- Experience managing projects and supporting project engineering teams
- Team leadership experience, including working within and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge and experience with process drawing layouts, including P&IDs and PFDs
- Experience monitoring and meeting monthly spending targets
- Must be a U.S. Person or U.S. Citizen, or otherwise meet specified U.S. person eligibility requirements
Hexcel Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or good for the area, with overtime and bonuses contributing to a stronger overall cash picture. Compensation is also described as varying by role and location, but it still stands out as a perceived strength in many operational settings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching and access to stock-related programs such as an employee stock purchase plan. This supports a total-rewards story that goes beyond base pay for eligible roles.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Core coverage is described as broadly available to U.S. employees, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans alongside life and disability protections. Tuition reimbursement and voluntary insurance options further widen the practical usefulness of the package.
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What We Do
As a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, Hexcel is creating a better world for us all through lightweight solutions.
