Manufacturing Engineer IV

Hexcel Corporation•Kent, WA

1d•$77,968 - $130,228•Onsite

About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer IV for its Kent, WA, USA location. This role provides manufacturing engineering support for production programs, process improvements, new program introduction, and complex cross-functional problem solving. The Manufacturing Engineer IV applies broad manufacturing knowledge, leads cross-functional process improvement and technical problem-solving initiatives, mentors engineers and technical personnel, and supports site and operational objectives. The summary pay range for this position is $77,968 - $130,228 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of six (6) years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or a regulated manufacturing environment; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional manufacturing, capital equipment, new product introduction (NPI), or operational improvement initiatives. This should include planning work, managing schedules and resources, identifying risks, and driving execution.
Proven leadership and influence skills, including mentoring engineers and technical personnel, building consensus among stakeholders, effectively communicating with all levels of the organization, and driving accountability to achieve business objectives.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities with experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, RCCA, PFMEA/FMEA, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making, along with proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, and QMS platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced manufacturing engineering support and technical leadership by interpreting customer and internal drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures, and determining impacts to safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and manufacturing readiness.
Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing systems and documentation, including BOMs, routings, manufacturing plans, tooling plans, work instructions, process standards, and illustrated production documentation.
Lead complex process improvement and product improvement initiatives across multiple process areas or program families to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and manufacturing capability.
Demonstrate process expertise in at least two process areas or program families, and provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to engineers, production personnel, and cross-functional teams.
Lead new program introduction and production ramp-up activities by reviewing engineering requirements, assessing manufacturability, identifying risks, supporting value engineering opportunities, and developing manufacturing plans to meet customer and business objectives.
Lead large-scale continuous improvement projects and complex investigations using tools such as FMEA, RCCA, PHA, statistical analysis, control plans, mistake-proofing, and structured problem-solving methods.
Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection and analysis to verify process performance, validate corrective actions, reduce process variation, and support data-driven decision making.
Lead or support capital equipment and tooling initiatives, including business case development, ROI analysis, equipment acquisition, buyoff, implementation, and production readiness.
Represent manufacturing engineering with customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, internal leadership, and technical groups by responding to inquiries, supporting audits and site visits, presenting technical data, and resolving complex manufacturing issues.
Champion safety, environmental compliance, quality system requirements, and operational excellence while fostering continuous improvement, shared objectives, employee development, and accountability across the organization.