Hexcel

advanced composite materials

R&DCorporateResearchLabTeamManager

Duxford, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“R&D Corporate Research Lab Team Manager at Hexcel. Skills: Leadership, Project Management, Team Development, R&D Management, Cross-functional Project Management. Lead, coach, and develop a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Conduct regular 1: 1s, performance reviews, succession planning”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring engagement, performance, and skills growth; support long‑term capability needs; alignment to timelines, stage‑gate requirements, and strategic business priorities; meet strategic objectives; helping employees understand evolving responsibilities

Industry & Context.

advanced composite materials
Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience with project management tools and metrics, Familiarity with stage‑gate NTI processes and agile development methodology, Proven leadership experience within an industrial R&D technology environment, Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional technology projects, Experience in coaching and developing technical staff at differing career stages, Background in aerospace/industrial composites or advanced materials, Experience supporting reorganizations or operating in evolving organizational structures, Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based

What You'll Do.

and develop a team of scientists

Conduct regular 1: 1s

support and empower a positive HSE culture

Oversee planning and execution of NTI projects

Ensure project teams manage risks

resource requirements

and cross‑functional inputs effectively

Support selection and implementation of standardized project management tools and practices

Oversee the R&D capital expenditure process

Maintain interfaces with key functions and collaborate with other CRL R&D managers

Facilitate effective communication during organizational changes

Ensure that development activities follow internal procedures

and documentation standards

and regulatory assessments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintain interfaces with key functions; collaborate with other CRL R&D managers, directors, and fellows; Ensure project teams manage cross‑functional inputs effectively

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Facilitate effective communication during organizational changes

Process & Methodology

project management tools and metrics, stage‑gate NTI processes, agile development methodology, manage complex, cross‑functional technology projects, standardized project management tools and practices

Free ATS check

Applying for this R&D Corporate Research Lab Team Manager role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Workday

  • Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
  • "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
  • Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
  • Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Hexcel?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →