Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. 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 Co-Op for our Pottsville, USA location.

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

· Create and develop processes and tools to assist in the fabrication of composite honeycomb details, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.

· Coordinate tooling fabrication to Hexcel standards with both internal and external suppliers.

·         Be an active member of continuous improvement team to meet the plant’s production and quality goals.

·         Demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors and subordinates and/or outside contacts and customers.

· Perform problem solving and data gathering activities supporting DCR/MRR (Document Change Request/Material Rejection Report) resolution.

· Revise and generate process sketches using AutoCAD.

· Develop and perform process trials and analyze the results while working closely with our production operators.

· Must be comfortable working directly with manufacturing personnel in our production environment.

· Assist Process Engineering in supporting manufacturing operations as directed.

·   Comply with Hexcel Pottsville’s Actively Caring Safety Program and Quality Management System at all times.

· Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures and Code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications:

· Field of study:  mechanical or manufacturing engineering or related fields.

· Previous experience in fast-paced, competitive engineering and manufacturing environment a plus. 

· Solid PC and AutoCAD skills preferred. 

· Solid verbal and written communication skills are required. 

· Candidate must have ability to define problems and interpret a variety of technical instructions. 

· Must have solid organizational skills and be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Eligible candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum. 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.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.