• Job Description

  Req#: R019109

  With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

  Hexcel is currently seeking a R&T Pilot Plant Engineer for our Decatur, AL, USA, location.

  The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

  • Manage, prioritize, and direct pilot plant activities to support innovation projects.
  • Ensure R&T Pilot facilities are well maintained, and all materials are ready for trials. Ensure all trial work is done in accordance with safety requirements.
  • Supervise the pilot plant technicians.
  • Develop and enact a preventative maintenance program for the pilot assets and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
  • Execute capital improvements to R&T facilities.
  • Ensure documentation for trials, equipment, and procedures is well maintained and accessible.
  • As needed, assist with R&T research projects. This may include trial coverage both in the pilot facilities and at plant scale.
  • Support process development, process optimization, and product application development for new PAN precursor fibers.

  Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineer, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of experience with industrial polymer processes and equipment. Direct experience with PAN, fiber spinning, industrial polymerization units, and/or carbon fiber is preferred.
  • Ability to work productively in a cross-functional team environment. Experience working with, or in, R&D is preferred.
  • Willingness to work with machinery to guide upgrades, troubleshoot, maintenance, and calibration
  • Understanding of safety procedures and protocols required to run industrial scale equipment in PSM areas
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate up and down the organization. Ability to resolve conflicts, looking for optimal outcomes.
  • Experience leading or coaching a team is desired.

  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 of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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 a protected veteran, or any other protected class.

• About the company

  Hexcel Corporation is an American public industrial materials company, based in Stamford, Connecticut.

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