Hexcel
manufacturing of advance composite materials
ResearchandDevelopmentLabTechnician
“Research and Development Lab Technician at Hexcel. Skills: pilot scale prepreg manufacturing, problem-solve equipment and processes, bench scale research work, composite panel layup, lab analysis techniques. Operate pilot scale prepreg manufacturing lines in a R&D environment. Support pilot production schedule attainment”
What You'll Achieve.
produce quality material; Support pilot production schedule attainment
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve equipment and processes; process troubleshooting knowledge
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School degree or equivalent, At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, Demonstrated ability to problem-solve equipment and processes and learn new processes and procedures, Ability to understand engineering requirements, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions, Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ability to use team collaboration software (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint), Work well with others in a team environment, with dedication, integrity, initiative and self-motivation, Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in different groups in both written and oral forms and ability to carry out written and/or oral instructions and procedures, Basic math skills, including the ability to manipulate data according to algebraic methods, Ability to handle unit conversion, Basic understanding of statistical principles of mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and confidence intervals, U. S. citizen, U. S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum
Nice to Have
composite experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Operate pilot scale prepreg manufacturing lines in a R&D environment
Support pilot production schedule attainment
autonomously procuring raw materials
working with support teams to minimize equipment downtime
using process troubleshooting knowledge to produce quality material
Assist staff scientists with bench scale research work
composite panel layup
lab analysis techniques
Create and maintain project documentation
share project results in the form of presentations with internal teams
Train to established equipment standard operation procedures
update procedures as needed
Maintain the work area and manufacturing equipment in a clean and orderly condition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working with support teams; share project results in the form of presentations with internal teams; Work well with others in a team environment; Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in different groups
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in different groups in both written and oral forms; ability to carry out written and/or oral instructions and procedures
Process & Methodology
Create and maintain project documentation, project timelines, communications
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