Hexcel Corporation

Quality Engineer

Hexcel Corporation$68K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field required; relevant experience in aerospace, composites, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a technical capacity, preferably in aerospace and composite materials.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100 & Nadcap preferred).
  • Experience with corrective action systems, internal audits, and supplier quality management.
  • Familiarity with statistical methods, data analysis, and technical drawings (GD&T).
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement quality improvement programs in manufacturing.
  • Review and analyze customer and internal specifications to create quality documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with customer quality requirements.
  • Support and participate in Quality Management System audits and supplier assessments.
  • Investigate quality nonconformances and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Act as quality liaison between Hexcel and suppliers, managing quality issues and performance monitoring.
  • Partner with various departments to drive continuous supplier quality improvements.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including various plans for individuals and families.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid sick time, holidays, and vacation.
  • Alternative work schedules available.
Full Job Description
Hexcel is currently seeking a Quality Engineer for our Burlington, WA location. This is a full-time, onsite position working Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Hexcel Burlington has a great plant culture valuing diversity, safety, and working together as a team to achieve strong results. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, enjoys working cross functionally to solve problems, and loves a team environment. Our Quality Engineers provide leadership and direction for quality and inspection, planning, and change management. Additionally, the QE ensures consistency, accuracy, and reliability of processes and quality controls by participation in quality review activities, corrective action analyses, performing audits and evaluating findings for corrective action. The QEs conduct positive, direct interactions with multiple customers. Full-time benefits include health benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with company match, paid sick time, paid holidays and paid vacation. We also offer alternative work schedules.

Summary pay range: $68,439 - $117, 324 annual salary

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
  • Develop and implement programs that assist manufacturing in consistent quality improvement effort. Participate in design reviews, develop part inspection plans, and drive overall product quality improvement.
  • Review specifications, both customer and internal. Analyze technical requirements of contracts, drawings and specifications to develop plans for product quality. Create and maintain quality documentation when required by customer or internal system.
  • Interface with customers to ensure compliance with customer requirements as it relates to quality systems including purchase orders, contracts, and the like.
  • Support Quality Management System audits. Support intra-company, cross-functional audits, as needed. Assist with performance of customer audits and assist customers with on-site audits. Perform supplier audits, when needed, and assist in flow-down of requirements and quality system to suppliers.
  • Investigate internal and customer quality nonconformances. Facilitate/participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities (e.g., 8D methodologies). Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented, verified, and sustained.
  • Serve as the quality liaison between Hexcel and assigned suppliers. Investigate supplier quality issues, and coordinate containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Manage supplier quality claims and related documentation. Support supplier evaluation, and ongoing performance monitoring. Review and approve supplier corrective action reports to ensure timely and effective closure. Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to drive supplier quality improvements. Assist with supplier audits and quality system assessments. Ensure proper flow-down of customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university required. A four-year degree in the field of Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related degree preferred. Previous experience in a technical capacity is highly preferred. A minimum of 3+ years of experience in aerospace, composites, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred. Experience with composite materials and lean manufacturing is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (AS9100 & Nadcap preferred).
  • Experience with corrective action systems, internal audits, and supplier quality activities. Experience with structured problem-solving tools (8D, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies preferred).
  • Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


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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