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By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you.
Benefits
In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:
· Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
· Employee stock purchase program
· Quarterly bonus potential
· Profit Sharing Program
· Paid Parental Leave
· Educational Assistance Program
· Prepaid group legal plan
Hexcel is currently seeking a Thermoplastics Lead Engineer for our Amesbury, MA location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Design and prove out of thermoplastic tooling (Extrusion, Injection Molding, etc.)
- Operation and troubleshooting of single/twin screw extruders and injection molders and assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades
- Assist operators with process improvements
- Specifying new equipment, develop procedures and troubleshoot equipment as needed
- Performing lab-scale and pilot-level compounding of new polymer / filler systems
- Serve as SME for Thermoplastic Engineering projects and apply engineering principles across facility
- Provided technical direction, coaching and development opportunities for direct/indirect reports
- Act as bridge between the engineering/technical team and various department leaders to ensure streamlined technical integration
- Drive new development opportunities with the support of Operations and Engineering to bring in new business
- Participate in customer meeting to capture requirements, provide technical insight and support the successful execution of NPI activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering (or closely related field) is required
- 5+ years of profile extrusion, or twin-screw compounding experience strongly preferred
- Proficient in Solid Works and Solid Edge design software
- Strong background in tooling design, mold flow analysis and DFM
- Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, process optimization and statistical methods (SPC and Six Sigma Concepts)
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs. Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus
- Ability to manage capital projects
- Experience with cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes and BOM’s
- Must have the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance as well as be able to lift 50lbs
Salary range for this role: $100,000 – $140,000
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. 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/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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 protected veteran, or any other protected class.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
- 5+ years of profile extrusion or twin-screw compounding experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Solid Edge design software
- Strong background in tooling design, mold flow analysis, and design for manufacturability
- Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, process optimization, statistical process control, and Six Sigma concepts
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Ability to manage capital projects
- Experience with cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes, and bills of materials
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- U.S. citizenship
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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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.
