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Hexcel

Carbon fiber reinforcements, resin systems, honeycomb

Qualification Engineer

Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeDagneux, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher education qualification in mechanical engineering or materials engineering, or equivalent, is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in composite materials, including work-study placements and internships.
  • Fluent English is required for daily communication with suppliers, customers, and the overseas R&D Qualification department.
  • The candidate must be able to analyze information carefully, identify inconsistencies, work methodically, and prioritize several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Manage qualification projects for new products and change or obsolescence projects for existing products.
  • Propose an approach to validate obsolescence in accordance with established procedures.
  • Review and interpret customer-proposed test programs, write reports in English, and communicate results.
  • Work with suppliers to obtain information needed to validate obsolescence.
  • Plan mechanical testing.
  • Collaborate throughout projects with internal process, marketing, technical support, sales, production, quality, and R&D teams.
  • Serve as the technical contact for customers on assigned projects and present and defend validation approaches and results.
  • Analyze and interpret test results using existing data, identify trends or anomalies, and determine their causes.
  • Contribute to improvement initiatives within the department, including procedures and equipment.
  • Provide technical support to internal customers on mechanical testing questions.

About the Company

Hexcel

Carbon fiber reinforcements, resin systems, honeycomb

Hexcel produces advanced composite materials for aerospace, including carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and is the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing. Its products are used to make lightweight, strong aircraft components. Carbon fiber reinforcements and resins form composite materials by combining fibers with a resin that binds them; honeycomb structures provide a lightweight core that increases stiffness and reduces weight. Hexcel differentiates itself by its leadership in honeycomb manufacturing and its broad, integrated line of aerospace-grade carbon fiber, prepregs, resins, and honeycomb products. The company's goal is to help create lighter, more efficient airframes and other structures by advancing the use of composite materials.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Founded
1948

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