About the Role
The Product Manager will define and manage the assigned Matrix product range to achieve short- and long-term sales and profit targets, and to create and manage the implementation of long-term growth strategies within the market segment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Commercial and Demand Management teams to support short- and long-term forecasting for assigned product lines.
- Develop and execute product/market positioning strategies, incorporating pricing, product development, manufacturing capabilities, LTAs, competitive landscape, and promotions.
- Maintain strong understanding of site P&L and balance sheet; recommend and influence cross-functional actions to achieve goals and stretch targets.
- Serve as site authority on product costing, profitability, and customer/market acceptance for assigned products or markets.
- Lead cross-functional Pre-Qualification and Qualification efforts, coordinating sales, customer interactions, R&T, customer service, and operations to meet commitments.
- Manage key programs to maximize customer responsiveness by aligning manufacturing, technical, and sales activities and resolving issues.
- Support site sales and marketing activities, including customer visits and recurring cross-functional meetings (weekly and monthly).
- Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with market trends and customer needs.
- Define requirements for new product introductions and provide guidance through R&T development, industrialization, launch, and go-to-market execution.
- Establish product costing and investment models, validate assumptions, support pricing and sales communications, and apply strong business acumen to strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering
- At least 4 + years of experience with cross-functional assignments in engineering, production, quality, finance, purchasing, program management, pricing, contracts, business management, marketing, account management or sales preferably in the commercial aerospace industry or composites manufacturing
- Proven business acumen including experience in pricing and proposal development, interpreting financial models, analytical skills, preparation of product strategies, developing project plans, and leading cross-functional program or product teams
- Leadership and influence skills to organize and direct the work of others in a matrix team environment without formal reporting relationships
- Strong communication and relational skills to be able to work effectively across all areas of the business
- Ability to understand business needs, think strategically, and incorporate multiple perspectives and complex considerations into clear, well-communicated decisions
- Ability for up to 20% occasional US travel to visit customers
- Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
- Qualified candidate must be a US Citizen or US national person.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MRP/ERP systems
Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- Hexcel is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology, delivering innovative, high-performance composite material solutions that are lighter, stronger and tougher, enabling aircraft and next-generation platforms to fly farther, operate more efficiently and perform with greater reliability.
- With 18 global manufacturing sites, approximately 5,800 employees worldwide, and annual sales of $1.89 billion in 2025, Hexcel is shaping the future of advanced composite materials across commercial aerospace, defense, and space applications.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
