Technical Sales Engineer

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 Technical Sales Engineer for our Bangalore, India location.

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

• Provide on-site technical support to customers in the South Asia region in collaboration with the Sales team and global resources.
• Support the introduction of new or alternative Hexcel products, including customer trials, process development, and material qualification.
• Deliver technical solutions to customer issues related to design, stress, manufacturing, defects, and quality.
• Provide detailed feedback on material performance and contribute to the development of sales, marketing, and product strategies.
• Collaborate with global teams to support material modifications aimed at improving product performance where required.
• Define and justify technical projects with the Sales team, including securing laboratory support from global facilities when needed.
• Act as technical expert for specific programs, markets, or regions, and provide support to Technical Support Engineers across Asia Pacific and beyond.
• Deliver on-site customer support outside the assigned region when required.
• Produce clear technical reports upon project completion, outlining issues, root causes, and proposed solutions, while respecting commercial and IP constraints.
• Manage customer-specific qualification programs in collaboration with Sales, including specification negotiations and coordination with global technical resources.

Qualifications:

• Degree educated (or equivalent) in Engineering or Materials Science.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on aerospace projects within the composites, chemical, or materials industry.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging markets, technologies, and industry trends. Preferred (but not essential) experience with Hexcel composites materials and their processing methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with cultural awareness, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• Fluent in English
• Self-motivated with a proactive and results-driven approach to work.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and influence or motivate others.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the composites industry, with a strong drive to succeed and deliver results.
• Proven experience collaborating with government organizations and supporting successful bid and tender submissions.

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.