Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace NPI & Process Leader

Hexcel Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation in Kent, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering IV to provide advanced manufacturing engineering support for production programs, process improvements, and new program introduction. You will lead cross-functional problem solving, mentor engineers, and drive manufacturing readiness across multiple process areas.

The role emphasizes lean Six Sigma, RCCA, PFMEA, and data-driven decision making, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction in a regulated aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of six years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing and NPI initiatives.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills across teams.
• Strong problem-solving with Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA, PFMEA, data-driven decisions, CAD and ERP/MRP/MES/QMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced manufacturing engineering support and technical leadership by interpreting 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 cross-functional process improvement and product improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and capability.
• Demonstrate process expertise in at least two process areas and mentor engineers, production personnel, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead new program introduction and ramp-up activities by reviewing requirements, assessing manufacturability, identifying risks, and developing manufacturing plans.
• Lead large-scale continuous improvement projects and complex investigations using tools like FMEA, RCCA, PHA, and statistical analysis.
• Develop and implement measurement plans for data collection to verify process performance and drive improvements.
• Lead or support capital equipment and tooling initiatives with ROI analysis and production readiness.
• Represent manufacturing engineering with customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership; respond to inquiries and support audits.
• Champion safety, environmental compliance, quality system requirements, and operational excellence across the organization.

Job description

Hexcel Corporation in Kent, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering IV to provide advanced manufacturing engineering support for production programs, process improvements, and new program introduction. You will lead cross-functional problem solving, mentor engineers, and drive manufacturing readiness across multiple process areas.

The role emphasizes lean Six Sigma, RCCA, PFMEA, and data-driven decision making, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction in a regulated aerospace