Process Engineer

Hexcel Corporation•Amesbury, MA

3d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a Process Engineer for its Amesbury, Massachusetts location. The role focuses on analyzing and interpreting plastic and rubber material manufacturing techniques, procedures, and processing conditions. The engineer evaluates how processing conditions affect material properties, manages process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical property targets, and troubleshoots manufacturing problems. The position also provides costing support for new and existing products; creates and manages bills of materials and process plans for resin manufacturing processes; develops and implements processing conditions; trains operations personnel; and develops continuous improvement plans. The engineer writes and maintains detailed procedures and specifications. The position is restricted to U.S. citizens because of federal government contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Polymer Chemistry.
1–3 years of industry experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Ability to evaluate, develop, and manage process parameters in product manufacturing.
High attention to detail.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Motivated self-starter.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs.
Green Belt certification.
Knowledge of CAD software such as Solid Works, Solid Edge, or Master Cam.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret plastic and rubber material manufacturing techniques, procedures, and processing conditions.
Evaluate processing conditions and resulting material properties, and troubleshoot as necessary.
Manage process conditions to meet Process Control Document requirements and mechanical and physical property targets.
Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and implement corrective measures.
Evaluate and provide costing support for new and existing products.
Create and manage bills of materials and process plans for multiple resin manufacturing processes to support operations.
Develop and implement processing conditions.
Provide training to operations personnel as necessary.
Develop and execute continuous improvement plans and processes.
Write and maintain detailed procedures and specifications.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Robust paid time off.
401(k) with company matching contribution.
Employee stock purchase program.
Quarterly bonus potential.
Profit sharing program.
Paid parental leave.
Educational assistance program.
Prepaid group legal plan.
Eligible employees may be able to enroll in flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.