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About this Thermoplastics Lead Engineer role at Hexcel

Hexcel · Onsite · USA - MA - Amesbury

Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. We proudly support our military through our product offerings. Whether you are a civilian, veteran, transitioning member, reservist, or military spouse, Hexcel is committed to supporting, including, and empowering you.


Where Local Community meets Global Opportunity

By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you.


Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:

·         Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution

·         Employee stock purchase program

·         Quarterly bonus potential

·         Profit Sharing Program

·         Paid Parental Leave

·         Educational Assistance Program

·         Prepaid group legal plan


Hexcel is currently seeking a Thermoplastics Lead Engineer for our Amesbury, MA location.

 

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

  • Design and prove out of thermoplastic tooling (Extrusion, Injection Molding, etc.)
  • Operation and troubleshooting of single/twin screw extruders and injection molders and assist in directing equipment repairs and upgrades
  • Assist operators with process improvements
  • Specifying new equipment, develop procedures and troubleshoot equipment as needed
  • Performing lab-scale and pilot-level compounding of new polymer / filler systems
  • Serve as SME for Thermoplastic Engineering projects and apply engineering principles across facility
  • Provided technical direction, coaching and development opportunities for direct/indirect reports
  • Act as bridge between the engineering/technical team and various department leaders to ensure streamlined technical integration
  • Drive new development opportunities with the support of Operations and Engineering to bring in new business
  • Participate in customer meeting to capture requirements, provide technical insight and support the successful execution of NPI activities

  

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering (or closely related field) is required
  • 5+ years of profile extrusion, or twin-screw compounding experience strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Solid Works and Solid Edge design software
  • Strong background in tooling design, mold flow analysis and DFM
  • Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up, process optimization and statistical methods (SPC and Six Sigma Concepts)
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma continuous improvement programs. Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus
  • Ability to manage capital projects
  • Experience with cost modeling, quoting, manufacturing routes and BOM’s
  • Must have the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance as well as be able to lift 50lbs

 

Salary range for this role: $100,000 – $140,000


This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. 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 of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.

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How this Tech Lead salary compares

This role pays $120,000/yr — below the typical range for Tech Lead roles.

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