Production Engineer

About the role

Hexcel is seeking a Production Engineer to join its Casablanca manufacturing site. The role focuses on achieving production targets while driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost performance in line with plant objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure production targets for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost are met.
• Promote a strong EHS culture through safety initiatives, risk assessments and training.
• Plan and manage workforce needs, support recruitment and coordinate training.
• Lead daily production activities to optimise resource utilisation and schedule adherence.
• Set, monitor and drive annual production KPIs, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Facilitate problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and other tools.
• Implement operational‑excellence initiatives to improve productivity, reduce inventory and lower operating costs.
• Develop and maintain standardised production procedures and training materials.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting succession planning and talent retention.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, company policies, legal requirements and industry standards, supporting audits and improvement efforts.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, production or industrial operations.
• Strong knowledge of production management, manufacturing processes and performance improvement.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of quality management systems (ISO, AS9100) and EHS regulations.
• Experience in production planning, capacity management, workforce planning and inventory optimisation.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• 5S
• Root Cause Analysis
• ISO standards
• AS9100
• Production planning
• Capacity management
• Workforce planning
• Inventory optimisation