Remote Technical Development Lead – Aerospace Composites

Hexcel Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation is seeking a Technical Development Manager to join our team. This is a remote position with preferred locations in Seattle, WA; Charleston, SC; St. Louis, MO; or Mesa, AZ.

You will serve as a trusted technical partner to aerospace OEMs and composite manufacturers, applying deep materials and processing expertise to solve challenges and grow key accounts. You will build strong customer relationships, guide product applications, and work across Sales, Product Management, and R&T

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Chemistry with 10+ years in composite material production and applications, or MS with 5+ years.
• Demonstrated expertise in composite manufacturing, engineering, materials, and aerospace applications.
• Experience supporting large aerospace OEMs and developing credible customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% across the Americas; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level, customer-focused technical support across Hexcel's product portfolio and processes.
• Build technical relationships with Commercial Aerospace customers in the Americas and identify growth opportunities.
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams (Sales, Production, Marketing, R&T).
• Collaborate with customers on site to troubleshoot, optimize applications, and expand use of Hexcel materials.
• Translate customer needs into practical materials, processing, and application solutions.
• Support material qualifications, new product development, and introduction of new technologies with key customers.
• Stay informed on competitive materials and provide insights to guide future technology.

Skills

Composite materials

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

BS in Engineering or Chemistry

MS in related discipline

Job description

Hexcel Corporation is seeking a Technical Development Manager to join our team. This is a remote position with preferred locations in Seattle, WA; Charleston, SC; St. Louis, MO; or Mesa, AZ.

You will serve as a trusted technical partner to aerospace OEMs and composite manufacturers, applying deep materials and processing expertise to solve challenges and grow key accounts. You will build strong customer relationships, guide product applications, and work across Sales, Product Management, and R&T