Innovation Engineer - Mechanical

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced composites is seeking an Innovation Engineer to join their Manufacturing Innovation Team in Cambridge. This role involves designing and testing new equipment, contributing to innovative projects, and collaborating with colleagues to develop production-ready manufacturing lines. Candidates with a background in Science or Engineering are encouraged to apply, as the position offers opportunities for growth and learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience or University qualifications in Science or Engineering.
• Ability to set up experiments and generate high-quality data.
• Effective planning and resource allocation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovative projects aligned with MIT and wider R&T strategy.
• Follow procedures and reporting requirements for projects.
• Regular reporting and communication of results.

Skills

Engineering principles

Practical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Science or Engineering background

Job description

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Client:

Hexcel Corporation

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to take flight in your career? Join Hexcel as an Innovation Engineer as part of our Manufacturing Innovation Team, where you will design, develop, and test cutting edge new equipment to make some of the world’s most high performing materials. Join our growing team as an Innovation Engineer and help us to build Hexcel’s Factories of the Future at our Duxford, UK Location

The Role
Curiosity and creativity are highly valued at Hexcel, as they drive the innovation and problem-solving that set us apart. This role is exciting because it is part of a growing team that is leading the design and development of cutting-edge manufacturing lines. Your work impacts the future of commercial aerospace, space and defence, and industrial markets. This position is designed to offer opportunities for growth and learning while working on exciting projects that will make a difference in our business.

In this role, you will use your experience of engineering principles to define our requirements for new equipment, and work both with suppliers and in the lab to enable us to choose the very best solution for our needs. You will collaborate with colleagues from many parts of the business to turn these new technologies into robust, production-ready manufacturing lines. You will have the opportunity to present technical insights and solutions to stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

• Learn: Very few companies do what we do, so every day is an opportunity to grow your knowledge
• Contribute to innovative projects aligned with MIT and wider R&T strategy with support from line manager.
• Follow procedures and reporting requirements for projects in which they are involved.
• Regular reporting and communication of results.
• Contribute to team goals and objectives, EH&S, and 5S activities

Skills and Qualifications
We welcome candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications.

• Science or Engineering background evidenced by relevant industry experience or University qualifications.
• Evidenced practical/experimental skills; able to set up an experiment or trial and generate relevant, high-quality data in support of conclusions.
• Ability to organise self, plan workload effectively and allocate resources as priorities require.

About Hexcel
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is an industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs, and additive manufactured parts.

Hexcel Values Diversity
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, building a culture that values diverse perspectives and broadens the experiences within the team. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

Eligibility
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom where this position is based. 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.