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 Senior Quality Engineer for our Duxford, UK location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Support internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring compliance with QMS, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Manage and support non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action implementation.
- Provide specification interpretation and disposition decisions.
- Support manufacturing teams with quality-related guidance and issue resolution.
- Apply appropriate quality tools and methodologies to address issues effectively.
- Produce and maintain PPAP documentation as required.
- Manage customer quality communications in a timely and professional manner.
- Lead root cause investigations and facilitate product and process issue resolution.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on quality KPIs to drive performance improvements.
- Promote a quality-focused culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience working in a Quality Engineering or similar quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of aerospace and/or defence industry requirements, including standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
- Experience of customer quality management, specification review, contract requirements, and quality issue resolution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
- Proven experience using root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. 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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience working in a Quality Engineering or similar quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of aerospace and/or defence industry requirements, including standards such as AS9100 and NADCAP.
- Experience of customer quality management, specification review, contract requirements, and quality issue resolution.
- Proven experience using root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Experience producing and maintaining PPAP documentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based.
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.
