Thermoplastics Process Engineer - Lead Manufacturing

Hexcel; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel seeks a Thermoplastics Process Engineer to optimize profile extrusion and compounding processes, drive CI, and lead manufacturing improvements. The role includes engineering leadership across the facility and collaboration with production teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Applicants should have 5+ years in thermoplastics, SolidWorks proficiency, and experience with tooling, mold flow, and BOM management. DoD clearance eligibility is required; US citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in thermoplastics manufacturing with profile extrusion and/or twin-screw compounding.
• Proficiency with CAD; SolidWorks preferred and mold flow analysis experience.
• Experience with tooling design, DFM, SPC and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience with cost modeling, quoting, BOM management; MS Project preferred.
• Project leadership experience a plus; DoD security clearance eligible.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Optimize thermoplastic manufacturing processes including profile extrusion and compounding.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, process specs, BOMs, and plans.
• Provide technical leadership for thermoplastics projects across the facility.
• Collaborate with production to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support product costing, pricing, and manufacturing feasibility for new/existing products.
• Train and mentor operations personnel on processes and best practices.
• Lead CI initiatives using process optimization and statistical methods.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and U.S. customers to support objectives.

Skills

Process optimization

Six Sigma

Project management

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Mold flow analysis

MS Project

BOM management software

Job description

Hexcel seeks a Thermoplastics Process Engineer to optimize profile extrusion and compounding processes, drive CI, and lead manufacturing improvements. The role includes engineering leadership across the facility and collaboration with production teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Applicants should have 5+ years in thermoplastics, SolidWorks proficiency, and experience with tooling, mold flow, and BOM management. DoD clearance eligibility is required; US citizenship is mandatory.