With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of composite materials and industrial fabrics. 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.”

The Hexcel Early Career Program is a highly coveted two-year rotational program that will partner you with exceptional professionals in the industry as you engage in complex and critical projects.  The program seeks out and recruits motivated college graduates who demonstrate leadership ability and academic excellence.  During this two-year program, participants will have diverse assignments lasting 12 months each.

The Early Career Program will help participants gain the necessary skills and knowledge through comprehensive and holistic learning experiences. Program graduates will have the technical, business, and leadership foundation to proactively and continuously make innovative contributions to the future of Hexcel in positions best suited to match their individual career goals.

Hexcel is currently seeking an Early Career Program - Research Scientist for our Decatur, AL location.

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

Provide insight into to the physical, rheological, and thermodynamic processes that occur during spinning Develop models that describe the structure property relationship between carbon fiber precursor and carbon fiberCharacterize acrylic precursor fiber with state-of-the-art polymer and fiber characterization techniquesDevelop new characterization methodologies for precursor fiberDevelop new precursor technologies that enhance carbon fiber properties

Qualifications:

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Polymer and Fiber Engineering, or related field.Minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scalePerformed research with hands-on experience in the areas of polymer processing, polymer physical chemistry, polymer rheology, fiber spinning, or polymer structure property relationships. Industrial experience is preferred.Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team memberCandidates must have less than 3 years of work experience (excluding intern & co-op experience).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Strong analytical background and skills.Self-starter with demonstrated leadership potential

Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a 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 of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.