Process Engineer, Carbon Fibers at Hexcel
With our strong investment in research and development, and culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of industrial fabrics and composite materials. Over 4,500 people work for Hexcel at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centres around the globe……we call them our “Strength Within"
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the design, implementation and operation of mechanical and electromechanical systems used for the production of carbon fiber and associated materials. Responsible to develop and implement process conditions for new materials and for the purpose of realizing cost savings and improving quality. Other responsibilities of this position includes researching, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment, analyzing and monitoring carbon fiber processes/products, and managing and planning capital improvements.
Customer interface and support is required as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:
· Analyze and interpret carbon fiber manufacturing techniques, procedures and processing conditions.
· Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and implement corrective measures.
· Plan and direct efforts of maintenance and facility engineers in the improvement of manufacturing equipment or the expansion of manufacturing facilities.
· Assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades.
· Provides concise design criteria and process constraints for facility expansions or improvements and assume responsibility for all new or improved equipment start up exercises and tests.
· Develop and implement carbon fiber processing conditions for new equipment and new materials. Manage qualification efforts required for new equipment, processes and materials. Provide training as necessary to operations personnel.
· Evaluate carbon fiber processing conditions and resultant material properties and troubleshoot as necessary utilizing SPC techniques. Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical properties.
· Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
· BS Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
· Minimum of 3 years experience in carbon fiber or other continuous process industry.
· Proven ability to evaluate, develop and manage process parameters in the manufacture of products.
· Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs. Six Sigma Black Belt certification would a plus.
· Ability to manage capital projects.
· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
· Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
· Experience with SPC and other statistical techniques.
· Experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum.
Hexcel is a NYSE listed international producer of composite materials, reinforcements and structures serving commercial aerospace, space & defense, and various industrial markets. The company is a leader in the production of honeycombs, prepegs and other fiber reinforced matrix systems, woven and specialty reinforcements, carbon fibers and aircraft structures. Hexcel materials are used in thousands of products, making everyday life easier and safer for millions of people around the world. The lightweight, tailorable nature of our materials has helped transform numerous industries over the past 60 years by making products lighter, stronger and faster. We are the strength within many of today’s lightweight, high-performance products.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the design, implementation and operation of mechanical and electromechanical systems used for the production of carbon fiber and associated materials. Responsible to develop and implement process conditions for new materials and for the purpose of realizing cost savings and improving quality. Other responsibilities of this position includes researching, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment, analyzing and monitoring carbon fiber processes/products, and managing and planning capital improvements.
Customer interface and support is required as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:
· Analyze and interpret carbon fiber manufacturing techniques, procedures and processing conditions.
· Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and implement corrective measures.
· Plan and direct efforts of maintenance and facility engineers in the improvement of manufacturing equipment or the expansion of manufacturing facilities.
· Assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades.
· Provides concise design criteria and process constraints for facility expansions or improvements and assume responsibility for all new or improved equipment start up exercises and tests.
· Develop and implement carbon fiber processing conditions for new equipment and new materials. Manage qualification efforts required for new equipment, processes and materials. Provide training as necessary to operations personnel.
· Evaluate carbon fiber processing conditions and resultant material properties and troubleshoot as necessary utilizing SPC techniques. Assume full responsibility for managing process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical properties.
· Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
· BS Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
· Minimum of 3 years experience in carbon fiber or other continuous process industry.
· Proven ability to evaluate, develop and manage process parameters in the manufacture of products.
· Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs. Six Sigma Black Belt certification would a plus.
· Ability to manage capital projects.
· Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
· Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
· Experience with SPC and other statistical techniques.
· Experience with mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum.
Hexcel is a NYSE listed international producer of composite materials, reinforcements and structures serving commercial aerospace, space & defense, and various industrial markets. The company is a leader in the production of honeycombs, prepegs and other fiber reinforced matrix systems, woven and specialty reinforcements, carbon fibers and aircraft structures. Hexcel materials are used in thousands of products, making everyday life easier and safer for millions of people around the world. The lightweight, tailorable nature of our materials has helped transform numerous industries over the past 60 years by making products lighter, stronger and faster. We are the strength within many of today’s lightweight, high-performance products.
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