With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. 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 Projects Manager for our Decatur, AL or Salt Lake City, UT location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Manage capital projects (up to $50M), which would include, but not be limited to, scoping and estimating the projects, authoring capital expenditure requests for the same, leading multi-functional project teams, providing cost and schedule control, identifying required resources, and coordinating between all affected parties.
- Communicate project status with senior employees and project stakeholders; develop and deliver formal presentations to management as necessary.
- Develop proposals or RFQ’s for the purposes of scoping or estimating capital investments; work with vendors and/or contractors to optimize system performance.
- Develop technical specifications, ensuring that equipment conforms to local specifications and availability. Prepare and maintain Engineering drawings, including Engineering and Process Flor Diagrams, Assembly Drawings, and Detailed Design Drawings.
- Design and/or troubleshoot systems related to instruments, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Provide oversight for commissioning and startup of new or modified equipment.
- Ensure safe working practices are carried out to comply with site standards on health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and fulfill responsibilities associated with project engineering teams
- Knowledge of a range of engineering disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, civil, mechanical, and chemical)
- Demonstrated ability to both work within and lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to perform safety analysis, especially HAZOP or FEMA
- Experience in developing and reading of mechanical design drawings
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
- B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering with minimum 10 years' manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage capital projects and lead project engineering teams
- Knowledge across instrumentation, electrical, civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering disciplines
- Ability to perform safety analysis, especially HAZOP or FEMA
- Experience developing and reading mechanical design drawings
- Experience authoring capital expenditure requests, scoping/estimating, and developing RFQs
- Eligible to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, certain temporary residents, refugee, or asylee
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.
