Early Career Program - Product/Process Engineer

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs, engineered core, and engineered products. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking an Early Career Program - Product/Process Engineer for our Kent, WA location. The Hexcel Early Career Program is a two-year rotational program that will partner you with exceptional professionals in the industry as you engage in complex and critical projects. 

The program recruits college graduates who demonstrate leadership ability and academic excellence.  During this two-year program, participants will have two diverse assignments, lasting 12 months each. The first year you will join the Manufacturing Engineering team where you will spend time making sure our production process runs smoothly and gain hands-on product knowledge and experience. The second rotation will be part of the Product Management team where you will lead multi-functional teams for qualification/new product introduction efforts for assigned product lines. After the program is complete, you will remain part of the Product Management team.

Summary pay range:  $75,000 – $117,693 annual salary. 

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Provide internal direction, tracking, coordination, and reporting for key programs utilizing contemporary program management tools and practices.
• Lead multi-functional teams for qualification/new product introduction efforts for assigned product lines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities; gathering and analyzing data; and helping implement corrective actions that improve quality, safety, productivity, and workflow.
• Design and deploy improvement tools such as visual controls, mistake-proofing solutions, and workplace organization aids to reinforce standard work and sustain improvements.
• Coordinate and track CI projects by supporting Kaizen event planning, maintaining documentation, monitoring progress, and preparing clear status updates for teams and leadership.
• Develop accurate bids and estimates by reviewing RFQs, collecting and validating cost and operational inputs, and assembling compliant cost models, pricing summaries, and proposal packages.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver high-quality proposals on time by coordinating inputs, managing deadlines and approvals, preparing final bid documentation, and maintaining records to continuously improve proposal effectiveness and win rates.
• Assist in reporting on key metrics for the organization.
• Support new product development and trials.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical field.  Preferred Engineering Degrees: Material Science, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing. Minor in business is a plus.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Candidates must have less than 3 years of formal work experience (excluding intern & co-op experience)
• Must be willing and able to relocate, travel domestically and internationally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member. Strong relationship builder.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
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.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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.