Manufacturing Engineer IV

hexcel; Washington; On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel in Kent, WA seeks a Manufacturing Engineering IV to provide advanced manufacturing engineering support for production programs and cross-functional problem solving. The role drives process improvements, new program introduction, and mentoring across teams to meet safety, quality, and cost targets.

Summary pay range starts at $77,968 and goes to $130,228 annually; strong leadership, Lean Six Sigma and CAD/ERP/MES/QMS skills are expected to deliver impactful results in a regulated aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; master's preferred.
• Six years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or regulated environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing and NPI initiatives with planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced manufacturing engineering support and technical leadership across drawings, specs, and processes.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement and product improvements to boost safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Lead new program introduction and ramp-up activities to meet customer and business objectives.
• Drive large-scale continuous improvement projects using FMEA, RCCA, PHA and statistical methods.
• Develop measurement plans and data-driven actions to validate performance and reduce variation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

ERP

MRP

MES

QMS

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 advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. 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 Manufacturing Engineering IV for our Kent, WA, USA location.

The Manufacturing Engineer IV provides manufacturing engineering support for production programs, process improvements, new program introduction, and complex cross-functional problem solving. This role applies broad manufacturing knowledge, leads cross-functional process improvement and technical problem-solving initiatives, mentors engineers and technical personnel, and supports site and operational objectives.

Summary pay range: $77,968 - $130,228 annual salary.

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

• Provide advanced manufacturing engineering support and technical leadership by interpreting customer and internal drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures, and determining impacts to safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing systems and documentation, including BOMs, routings, manufacturing plans, tooling plans, work instructions, process standards, and illustrated production documentation.
• Lead complex process improvement and product improvement initiatives across multiple process areas or program families to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and manufacturing capability.
• Demonstrate process expertise in at least two process areas or program families, and provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to engineers, production personnel, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead new program introduction and production ramp-up activities by reviewing engineering requirements, assessing manufacturability, identifying risks, supporting value engineering opportunities, and developing manufacturing plans to meet customer and business objectives.
• Lead large-scale continuous improvement projects and complex investigations using tools such as FMEA, RCCA, PHA, statistical analysis, control plans, mistake-proofing, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection and analysis to verify process performance, validate corrective actions, reduce process variation, and support data-driven decision making.
• Lead or support capital equipment and tooling initiatives, including business case development, ROI analysis, equipment acquisition, buyoff, implementation, and production readiness.
• Represent manufacturing engineering with customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, internal leadership, and technical groups by responding to inquiries, supporting audits and site visits, presenting technical data, and resolving complex manufacturing issues.
• Champion safety, environmental compliance, quality system requirements, and operational excellence while fostering continuous improvement, shared objectives, employee development, and accountability across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or a regulated manufacturing environment; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional manufacturing, capital equipment, new product introduction (NPI), or operational improvement initiatives. This should include planning work, managing schedules and resources, identifying risks, and driving execution.
• Proven leadership and influence skills, including mentoring engineers and technical personnel, building consensus among stakeholders, effectively communicating with all levels of the organization, and driving accountability to achieve business objectives.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities with experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, RCCA, PFMEA/FMEA, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making, along with proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems such as ERP, MRP, MES, and QMS platforms.

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 a