Sr. Composite Applications Engineer

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in composite field such as materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, composites engineering, manufacturing engineering or aerospace engineering with significant industrial experience in composite materials and processing techniques, preferably in aerospace part manufacturing. PhD with 3+ years of experience, master’s degree with 5+ years of experience or bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Must have hands on experience building composite parts with various techniques such as OOA, RTM, AFP, hand layup, compression molding, stamp forming, etc.
• Ability to innovate new ideas and processes to push forward composites materials in the industry and put Hexcel at the forefront of development
• Travel and work with customers demonstrating the benefits of Hexcel materials and processes. Support the company in presenting a reliable and respectable image to customers. Must be willing/able to travel up to 20%.
• Support the company in presenting a reliable and respectable image to customers.
• To research and fully understand competitive materials, technologies, and processes along with assisting/influencing Hexcel internal R&D teams in the development of materials driven from industry knowledge in support of specific applications, or a technology need.
• Preference given for individuals with aerospace composite experience including composite design, composite tool design, or automation.
• Must be a self-starter, able to communicate technical information to experts and non-experts, work cross functionally with other R&D and business teams, interact with customers, peers, and academia.
• Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
• Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.