Product 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 is currently seeking a Product Manager for our Kent, WA, USA location. You will be responsible for assigned product lines, including forecasting, business case analysis, cost review, and profitability analysis. This role supports the product management and customer service teams with pricing guidelines and reports to the Group Product Manager within the Engineered Products division.

Summary pay range: $111,925 - $191,871 annual salary. The Program Manager will have a hybrid work arrangement with a general weekly expectation to be on-site 50% of the time and the ability to work remotely 50% of the time.

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

• Lead Program Management and Demand/Forecast Analyst teams to meet product goals.
• Develop pricing strategies for new business opportunities, driving process improvements.
• Provide product forecasts to support SIOP, Finance, and Sales for strategic planning.
• Implement product positioning strategies, aligning with pricing, development, and market competition.
• Drive promotion of assigned product lines in the Aerospace, Defense and Space sectors, ensuring projected annual revenue.
• Offer expertise on product technologies to internal teams and key customers.
• Collaborate with Research & Technology and Manufacturing on new product processes and availability. Ensure that optimum communication and coordination is maintained with other functional groups, i.e. Research & Technology, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Legal, etc. 
• Manage key programs to align with customer needs and market demand.
• Contribute to strategic planning and track market share for assigned products.
• Develop talent for succession planning.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field required, MBA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Product Management, preferably in Aerospace or technical manufacturing industry, which may include Engineering, Program Management, and/or Sales/Marketing.
• Customer and business experience/acumen are required including experience in pricing strategies, proposal development, contract negotiation, interpreting financial models, preparation of product strategies, developing project plans.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Able to lead cross-functional program or product teams.
• Strong analytical skills as well as Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point) or equivalents, and a working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across all areas of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, drive results, and adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
   

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 of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  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 a protected veteran, or any other protected class.