Quality Engineer II

HEXCEL Corp•Kent, WA

32d•$77,968 - $117,324•Onsite

About The Position

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 Quality Engineer II for our Kent, WA location. If you're passionate about driving quality excellence and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic aerospace environment. In this role, you'll collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve complex issues using data-driven methods, and help implement innovative digital quality tools. Bring your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a company committed to safety, innovation, and growth. Summary pay range: $77,968 - $117,324 annual salary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/Engineering; aerospace manufacturing preferred.
Knowledge of AS9100 and Nadcap requirements.
Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, SPC, CAPA) and data analysis techniques.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, including MBD.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Familiarity with measurement and inspection equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Competence in statistical analysis and reporting; strong technical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; ASQ certification and Lead Auditor training preferred.

Responsibilities

Know and apply customer specifications, internal quality procedures, and regulatory requirements; conduct audits and maintain quality documentation and corrective action plans.
Review and approve production planning for quality, first article inspection, GD&T, and model-based definition requirements; analyze technical requirements to develop quality plans.
Participate in design reviews, develop part inspection plans, and lead small-scale continuous improvement projects.
Communicate regularly with customer Quality Assurance teams on qualifications, corrective actions, and program status; collaborate with suppliers and Supplier Quality to ensure compliance.
Model safe working habits and operate in compliance with company quality systems, policies, and Code of Business Conduct.
Execute quality inspections, audits, and compliance checks for production processes.
Utilize advanced root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making to resolve quality issues.
Perform risk-based quality planning and support supplier quality evaluations.
Maintain and update quality documentation and support implementation of digital quality tools (dashboards, analytics).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide mentorship/training on quality tools and processes.

Benefits

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

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