Job Description

Title: Process Engineer III

Location: Hickory/Newton, NC

100% onsite

Job Description:

BA is minimum requirement. Minimum of 5 years experience as Process Engineer in manufacturing environment.

Top skills:

- Hands on manufacturing experience

- Superior analytical skills

- Strong data analysis and problem solving skills

- Candidates with Six Sigma in addition to the above, will be given top preference

Scope of Position:

• A senior process engineer responsible for providing hands-on support for the qualification and ramp up of high-speed cable manufacturing process equipment. This includes collaborating with a diverse team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.)

• Focus on process control / process discipline (PC/PD), variability reduction, defect reduction, capacity improvements and 6-Sigma (DMAIC) based problem solving.

Requirements:

• Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not a requirement (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)

• Effective technical leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities.

• Creative/innovative problem solving.

• Proven track record of utilizing process excellence (PEX, 6-Sigma) tools and SPC to monitor and improve process performance.

• 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

• Ability to work with minimal direction.

• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions.

• Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (electrical, controls, mechanical, measurement, etc.)

• Skills and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization, and materials processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads (either directly or through influence) manufacturing process improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, throughput improvements and 6-Sigma initiatives.

• Leads and supports problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution.

• Applies knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges. Coaches and mentors, other junior level engineers to develop and hone skills.

• 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, sets the example for the team on how these tools should be applied.

• 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.

• Gives presentations to leadership to provide updates on active workstreams.

• Ensures safe work practices.

Travel Requirements:

• Position will be based in Hickory, NC area.

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