Manufacturing Process Engineer Position Available In Catawba, North Carolina

Job Description:

Education:

BS in chemical, mechanical, materials, statistics, industrial engineering. (BS is a hard requirement).

Minimum Experience:

5+ Years. Experience in fiber or cable manufacturing is a plus. Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Interview Process:

1st interview will be 30 min teams meeting with 3-4 client engineers. 2nd interview will be onsite.

Scope of Position:

A senior process engineer responsible for providing hands-on support for identifying and implementing process improvements for Single & Tandem Flow Ribbon production lines. Member of Process Improvement Team collaborating with a diverse team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) in a high-speed cable manufacturing setting. Design & execute experiments, analyze data, present results & recommendations. Analyze data sets to identify relationships/capabilities for line performance. Support Tandem lines in pilot production phase.

Requirements:

Experience with high-speed optical fiber cable manufacturing equipment is a plus (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering). Effective technical leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities. Creative/innovative problem solving. Experience in successfully completing projects in a manufacturing environment. Excellent Analytical Skills – Decision-making based on data. Must be a self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others. Strong data analysis, interpretation, visualization, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in using software packages such as JMP, Minitab and Power-BI to analyze and display data. Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.) Capable of multitasking. Skills and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods. Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports manufacturing process improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, throughput improvements and 6-Sigma initiatives. Supports problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution. Applies knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges. Demonstrates personal use of engineering tools and methodologies such as 6-Sigma, TRIZ, KT-PA, MEE, etc. to understand and address root causes of production issues. Conducts experimentation to expand process understanding and support technology deployment. Lead and/or supports in the development of standard work documentation to include SOPs, SOS, Job Aids and Training Documentation. Ensures safe work practices.

Work Schedule:

Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support project schedule.