Hexcel Corporation

Engineering Manager

Hexcel Corporation$118K — $202K *
Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of seven years in progressive engineering roles with leadership components.
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred with knowledge of AS9100 and Nadcap.
  • Strong skills in analytics and problem-solving, ideally with Lean/Six Sigma experience.
  • Excellent communication skills for interpreting and presenting technical information.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization, including design and manufacturing teams, through coaching and technical leadership.
  • Manage capital appropriations for Technology Development and New Product Introduction initiatives.
  • Oversee the cost-estimating process for projects, providing accurate proposals to teams.
  • Facilitate the launch of new parts by providing necessary engineering support and maintaining schedule adherence.
  • Govern engineering standards and maintain compliance with operational practices.
  • Provide timely engineering support to production and marketing efforts.
  • Manage and allocate engineering resources to meet project demands and commitments.
  • Drive technological improvements and foster relationships with external partners.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans to support employee financial health.
  • Life and disability insurance programs offered.
  • Paid and unpaid time off for a healthy work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Hexcel is currently seeking anEngineering Manager for our Kent, WA, USA location.  The position will be responsible for Management of the Manufacturing and Designengineering groups to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.  This position will also be responsible for championing technology throughout the Kent facility. Summary pay range: $118,320 - $202,830 annual salary.  The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinaryengineering organization, including design, tooling, stress analysis, MRB, and manufacturing engineering, through coaching, training, performance management, and technical leadership, including customer and sales support presentations.
  • Leadengineering capital appropriations supporting Technology Development, New Product Introduction (NPI), and capital replacement initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and operational priorities.
  • Own the plant cost‑estimating process, including labor and non‑recurring costs, delivering timely and accurate estimates and proposals to Pricing and Customer Service teams.
  • Support successful launch of new parts and programs by providing tooling, manufacturing documentation, and direct customer technical interface while ensuring schedule, cost, and budget adherence.
  • Maintain and govern engineering standards, bills of material, routings, and configuration management systems to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with current practices.
  • Provide responsive engineering support to production operations and customers, building strong customer relationships and supporting marketing and sales technical efforts.
  • Plan, balance, and allocate engineering resources and budgets to match workload demands, ensuring teams are appropriately staffed to execute priorities and meet commitments.
  • Champion operational, process, and technological improvements, while developing strategic partnerships with external suppliers and agencies to advance plant capabilities.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred, with working knowledge of AS9100 and Nadcap requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including statistics and data‑driven decision making (Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information and effectively present to internal and external stakeholders.

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.

About Hexcel Corporation

Hexcel Corporation is an American public industrial materials company, based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company develops and manufactures structural materials. Hexcel was formed from the combination of California Reinforced Plastics, Ciba Composites and Hercules Composites Products Division. The company sells its products in commercial, military and recreational markets for use in commercial and military aircraft, space launch vehicles and satellites, wind turbine blades, sports equipment and automotive products. Hexcel works with Airbus Group, The Boeing Company, and others. Since 1980, the firm has publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HXL.
Learn more about Hexcel Corporation
Size
4,863 employees
Market Cap
$4.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$31.7 million
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
-7.9%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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