Thermoplastics Lead Engineer
About The Position
Hexcel is seeking a Thermoplastics Lead Engineer for its Amesbury, Massachusetts location. The role leads thermoplastic engineering work across the facility, including tooling design and prove-out, equipment operation and troubleshooting, process improvement, and development of new polymer and filler systems. The engineer provides technical direction and coaching, coordinates technical integration across departments, supports new business development, and works with customers on requirements and new product introduction (NPI) activities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates must be able to obtain a DOD Security Clearance and lift 50 pounds. The position is restricted to U.S. citizens because of federal government contract requirements. The stated salary range is $100,000–$140,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Ability to obtain a DOD 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 manufacturability (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 with cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes, and bills of materials.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government contract requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of profile extrusion or twin-screw compounding experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs.
- 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; 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.
- Manage capital projects.
- Support cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes, and bills of materials.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Robust paid time off
- Hexcel 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
