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    Hexcel Early Career Programme – Product Development Scientist - Duxford, United Kingdom - Hexcel Corporation

    Hexcel Corporation
    Hexcel Corporation Duxford, United Kingdom

    2 days ago

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    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."

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

    Hexcel is currently seeking a Hexcel Early Career Programme – Product Development Scientist for our Duxford, UK location.

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

  • Lead/supervise, with the support of line manager, one or more product or technology development projects in line with Research & Technology strategy for prepregs.
  • Ensure research and scale-up activities are conducted in a safe manner according to best practice and that all Environmental and transportation legislation is adhered to.
  • Record results through appropriate use of laboratory notebooks and computer storage and writing technical reports.
  • As well as contributing directly to laboratory work, manage technician (direct or indirect reports) as required to achieve project goals.
  • File patents to secure Hexcel's intellectual property and maintain patent portfolio.
  • Keep up to date on external literature, such as academic papers and patents. May attend any relevant conferences or exhibitions.
  • Qualifications:

  • Self-starting scientist with materials science, polymer or resin chemistry background and demonstrable laboratory competency
  • 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, Materials Science or relevant experience in a similar role following a bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1) in similar subjects.
  • Good practical skills with some knowledge of thermoset chemistry (e.g. epoxy, cyanate, bismaleimides, benzoxazine) and/or composites would be an advantage.
  • The ability to analyse test data and draw firm conclusions.
  • The ability to write accurate and concise technical reports.
  • Effective project management and communication skills, and be able to work independently or as a team member.
  • Strong team player and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to command the personal respect and confidence of colleagues and customers for technical ability.
  • Displayed leadership potential.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 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 fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.


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