Global quality engineer M/F

Hexcel; France; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Global Quality Engineer to drive quality excellence across European sites. You will lead quality projects, support cost reduction, and manage critical investigations using structured methods. You will align with aerospace standards and customer requirements to ensure robust QMS across multiple sites.

The role involves coaching European quality engineers, enabling data-driven improvements, and travel across Europe to support initiatives and customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Experience in Quality within aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of composites manufacturing processes and RCA methods.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.
• Experience with data analytics and quality system transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead global quality projects across Hexcel European sites for standardization and improvement.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce scrap and cost of poor quality.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for major customer claims.
• Assess new customer and regulatory quality requirements and define action plans.
• Represent Global Quality in customer and supplier interactions and drive customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

English fluency

Data analytics

Quality systems transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and accountability

Root cause analysis (8D/DMAIC)

Aerospace quality knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

8D/9P

FMEA

APQP

DMAIC

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. 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 a**Global Quality Engineer M/F. T**he position could be based on a Hexcel European site. The Global Quality Engineer is a key contributor to Hexcel’s Global Quality organization, responsible for driving quality excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across European operations.**Key Responsibilities*** **Lead global quality projects** across Hexcel European sites, driving standardization and continuous improvement of quality practices and processes* **Support continuous improvement initiatives** aimed at enhancing customer quality performance and reducing internal scrap and cost of poor quality* **Lead or support critical root cause investigations and corrective action processes** related to major customer claims or significant internal non-conformities, ensuring rigorous application of structured methodologies (e.g., 8D)* **Assess new customer and regulatory quality requirements**, and define appropriate action plans to ensure full compliance of both global and site-level Quality Management Systems* **Actively contribute to customer-driven quality improvement programs**, such as Airbus SQIP *Route to A*, ensuring alignment and effective execution across European sites* **Represent Global Quality in customer and supplier interactions**, supporting communication, issue resolution, and relationship strengthening* **Drive initiatives focused on improving customer satisfaction**, with a strong emphasis on prevention, reliability, and responsiveness* **Coach, train, and mentor European quality engineers** in the effective use of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D/9P, FMEA, APQP), fostering a culture of discipline and continuous improvement* **Support global quality team with data analysis and new technologies implementation*** **Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct********Key Skills & Competencies*** Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority* Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting* High level of rigor, discipline, and attention to detail and customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership* Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)* Experience with digital tools, data analytics, and quality system transformation initiatives* Regular travel across European sites and occasional global travel* Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field* Experience in Quality within aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment* Strong knowledge of composites manufacturing processes and proven experience in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC, etc.)* Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (EN/AS9100, NADCAP) and experience working in a multi-site, international environmentHexcel, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is a global leader in advanced composite materials technology, a major player in carbon fiber production, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the aerospace industry.Hexcel is committed to promoting equal opportunity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing a workplace that is accessible to everyone, and with equal skills, all our positions are open to individuals with disabilities and/or from diverse backgrounds.