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 engineered core and composite structures. 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.”
Build the Future. Lead a Landmark Project. Leave a Legacy.
As Hexcel accelerates its strategic global growth initiatives and expansion of manufacturing capabilities in India and overall, Asia Pacific Region , we are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to take ownership of a flagship greenfield chemical manufacturing facility from concept through to operational handover.
With executive visibility, international stakeholder engagement, and responsibility for a capital investment this role offers the chance to shape a world-class manufacturing operation that will play a critical role in Hexcel's global footprint. We are looking for a commercially astute, technically strong, and influential project leader who thrives in complex building projects , can navigate India's regulatory construction landscape, and has a proven track record of delivering major industrial projects on time and b udget.
Lead the end-to-end execution of a major greenfield manufacturing project, from business case development and FEL/FEED through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.
Take full accountability for project scope, budget, schedule, governance, and overall capital project delivery performance.
Drive collaboration across global engineering, operations, business development, procurement, EPC contractors, and regional stakeholders.
Develop and implement robust project execution, procurement, contracting, risk management, and change management strategies.
Ensure world-class Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are embedded throughout all project phases.
Lead engagement with Indian government agencies, regulatory bodies, permitting authorities, and local stakeholders to secure all required approvals and maintain statutory compliance.
Oversee engineering design activities, ensuring all mechanical, electrical, civil, process, and infrastructure deliverables meet project requirements.
Manage EPC partners, contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve exceptional cost, quality, schedule, and safety outcomes.
Lead commissioning, qualification, performance testing, and successful transition of the manufacturing facility into operations.
Deep understanding of Indian regulatory, environmental, permitting, statutory compliance, and infrastructure requirements associated with industrial developments.
Strong working knowledge of EPC execution models, contract management, risk mitigation, claims management, and procurement strategies.
Strong technical understanding of engineering drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, material balances, construction methodologies, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
PMP Certification and Six Sigma Principles blended with previous experience within Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Advanced Materials, or a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
Why Join Hexcel in India ?
This is an opportunity to lead a transformational greenfield project with global visibility, significant autonomy, and the support of an industry-lead er in Aerospace materials manufacturing . You will play a pivotal role in delivering a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will shape the future of Hexcel's operations in one of the world's fastest-growing industrial markets.
We are committed to providing a professional, engaging, and transparent recruitment experience that allows candidates to fully demonstrate their technical expertise, leadership capability, and project delivery experience :
Stage 1: Recruiter Pre-Screen Interview (Microsoft Teams)
Stage 2: Technical & Leadership Interview (Microsoft Teams)
Final Stage: Executive Interview & Project Presentation (In Person)
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.
