Program Manager

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel, Kent’s facility specializes in the fabrication of large, structural composite assemblies for flight critical applications. From kit-cut to paint, Hexcel can produce finished FSDA parts up to 50’ long. With state-of-the-art NDI to ensure safety, Hexcel delivers complex structures for rotary, fixed-wing, UAV, space, defense, and advanced air mobility.

Hexcel is currently seeking a Program Manager for our Kent, WA, USA location. The Program Manager will have a hybrid work arrangement with a general weekly expectation to be on-site at least three days a week and able to work remotely up to two days a week.

Summary pay range : $93,599 - $160,454 annual salary.

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

Provide internal direction, tracking, coordination, and reporting for key programs, with annual revenues of $15M - $50M. Act as focal for customer interactions and technical coordination – regularly communicating with all levels in customer organization to manage work scopes, provide progress updates and schedule performance, and ensure Hexcel is responding to customer needs.

Utilize contemporary program management tools and practices to monitor progress, anticipate and mitigate risks, and take corrective actions to assure sales, cost and schedule objectives are achieved. Translate contractual commitments into detailed work plans integrating cross-functional teams to develop and introduce new products into production. Provide periodic reports and updates to site management and senior Hexcel leadership as requested. Submit progress reports in a timely manner and perform special assignments as directed by Product Manager.

Manage proposed and negotiated changes through formal Change Board process. Lead multi-functional teams for qualification / new product introduction efforts for assigned product lines. Coordinate with internal technical resources and operations staff to remove roadblocks and find solutions to difficult issues in order to meet all schedule commitments.

Develop estimates to complete, monthly revenue forecasts, market and customer analysis in support of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), long-term strategic planning (STRAP), and other ad-hoc business planning processes.

Support business growth by leading bid and proposal process / RFQ responses to the customer. Lead cross-functional teams to respond to customer pricing and lead time requests, support pricing negotiations, and provide pricing strategies and recommendations. Act as key focal for proposal and contracting efforts. Participate in the development of the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) business cases.

Maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment. Actively support site safety goals and objectives by participating in monthly safety trainings and other requested initiatives, helping eliminate potential safety issues, unsafe acts and / or conditions. Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree with a technical background required or equivalent experience. MBA or similarly applicable graduate level coursework is preferred, but not required.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or engineering. Ideal candidate will also have experience in functions such as production, quality, finance, purchasing, pricing, contracts, business management, marketing, or sales. Preferably in the aerospace, defense, composite materials, and / or manufacturing industries.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment, developing and producing physical products to tight tolerances. Experience best to include problem solving with cross-functional teams to achieve and improve manufacturing schedules, improve quality and reduce cost.

Strong competency in managing customer interactions and presenting to executives. Proven business acumen including experience in pricing and proposal development, interpreting financial models, preparation of product strategies, developing project plans, and leading cross-functional program or product teams. Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple competing objectives simultaneously.

Leadership and influence skills to effectively organize and direct the work of others in a matrix team environment without formal reporting relationships. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication and analytical skills and be able to work effectively across all areas of the business.

Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook), and a working knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Microsoft Dynamics AX / Dynamics 365 and / or DELMIA Apriso experience a plus.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidates must be a : 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. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.