Hexcel Corporation
Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career Program

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About Hexcel
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fibre, 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&D centres around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Job Opportunity
Hexcel is currently seeking a Corporate Research Lab (CRL) Scientist / Engineer - Early Career Program for our Duxford, UK location.
Responsibilities
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Lead / supervise, with support of senior scientists, one or more CRL technology projects that are aligned with future Hexcel business needs
- Contribute directly to laboratory work and work with other team members as required to achieve project goals.
- Ensure research is conducted in a safe manner according to best practice and that all environmental and transportation legislation is adhered to
- Read external literature, such as academic papers and patents, to stay current with the state of the art in composites. May attend any relevant conferences or exhibitions.
- Record results through appropriate use of laboratory notebooks and computer storage and writing technical reports.
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Qualifications
- Candidate is expected to join with expertise in polymeric or composite materials arising either from education through a degree at Masters or PhD level in Chemistry, Polymer Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or relevant experience in a similar role following a bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1) in similar subjects.
- The ability to analyse test data, draw conclusion, and write concise technical reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated practical skills with some knowledge of thermoset chemistry (e.g. epoxy, cyanate, bismaleimides, benzoxazine) and/or composites would be an advantage.
- Strong team player and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to command the personal respect and confidence of colleagues
- Must be willing and able to relocate, travel domestically and internationally.


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Additional Information
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based.
- Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fibre, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
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