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&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Deputy Quality Manager for our Duxford, UK location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
1. Support the Quality Manager in maintaining compliance with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.
2. Assist in managing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation control and adherence.
3. Prepare, coordinate, and lead internal audits while supporting external audits from customers, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
4. Monitor, track, and close out audit findings through robust root cause analysis and corrective action processes (e.g., 9Phase).
5. Oversee quality control activities including first article inspection, in‑process and final inspection, and non‑conformance management.
6. Support identification and control of non‑conforming material, concessions, and rework processes.
7. Act as deputy leader for the Quality function, including supervising Quality Engineers and Technicians and handling department leadership duties during manager absence.
8. Support customer-facing quality activities including reviews, problem resolution, and FAI submissions.
9. Participate in supplier audits, approvals, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring (APQP/PPAP where applicable).
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives including yield improvement, scrap reduction, SPC, PFMEA, and lean manufacturing activities.
Qualifications:
11. Engineering or materials science degree, or equivalent practical experience.
12. Proven experience within aerospace, defence, or advanced composite manufacturing environments.
13. Experience managing and developing technical teams.
14. Strong understanding of AS9100, NADCAP, and relevant aerospace regulatory requirements.
15. Background in auditing, with internal auditor certification considered beneficial.
16. Ability to lead structured problem‑solving activities and investigations.
17. Strong communication and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
18. Experience supporting customer quality activities and engagement.
19. Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and statistical process control (SPC).
20. Familiarity with risk management processes, including PFMEA and quality risk mitigation.
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.