Thermoplastics Lead Engineer
About The Position
Hexcel is seeking a Thermoplastics Lead Engineer for its Amesbury, Massachusetts location. The role focuses on designing and proving out thermoplastic tooling, operating and troubleshooting extrusion and injection-molding equipment, improving manufacturing processes, and compounding new polymer and filler systems at lab and pilot scale. The engineer serves as a subject-matter expert for thermoplastics projects, applies engineering principles across the facility, and provides technical direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports. The position also connects engineering and technical teams with department leaders, supports new business development, and participates in customer meetings and new-product-introduction activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and Solid Edge design software.
- Strong background in tooling design, mold-flow analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
- Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, process optimization, and statistical methods, including SPC and Six Sigma concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous-improvement programs.
- Ability to manage capital projects.
- Experience with cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- U.S. citizenship, due to federal government contracts requiring employment of U.S. citizens.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of profile extrusion or twin-screw compounding experience is strongly preferred.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and prove out thermoplastic tooling, including extrusion and injection-molding tooling.
- Operate and troubleshoot single- and twin-screw extruders and injection molders, and assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades.
- Assist operators with process improvements.
- Specify new equipment, develop procedures, and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- Perform lab-scale and pilot-level compounding of new polymer and filler systems.
- Serve as the subject-matter expert for thermoplastic engineering projects and apply engineering principles across the facility.
- Provide technical direction, coaching, and development opportunities for direct and indirect reports.
- Bridge the engineering and technical team with department leaders to ensure streamlined technical integration.
- Drive new development opportunities with Operations and Engineering to bring in new business.
- Participate in customer meetings to capture requirements, provide technical insight, and support successful NPI execution.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
