Manufacturing Engineer I
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer I is pivotal in enhancing production efficiency and product quality for the Fiber Optic Value Stream. This dynamic position entails crafting innovative production tools and streamlining process instructions, devising robust production solutions and implementing improvements to existing processes, conducting thorough troubleshooting to uphold stringent quality standards, regularly revising procedures to reflect the latest best practices, executing comprehensive process validations and spearheading cost-reduction projects when required. This position operates within the engineering hierarchy and may entail collaborative responsibilities aligned with the Value Stream Manager’s directives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/sciences.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
- Able to learn a new database system, SAP, and associated software efficiently.
- Able to design and draw in CAD software, Solid Works preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
- Good team player with the ability to collaborate with various departments.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey standards and procedures.
- Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders or special projects to meet customer or internal demands.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be a US Person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).
Nice To Haves
- Background in aerospace, defense, or fiber optic cable industries a plus.
- Conversational in any other language is a plus.
- Relevant certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is advantageous.
- Knowledge in root cause analysis, 8D, fishbone diagrams, etc. a plus.
Responsibilities
- Creates clear and concise instructions for building repeatable, efficient, and usable processes.
- Directly Supports Fiber Optic Department production and processes.
- Large focus on cable qualification testing and EPD to support a large growth area.
- Collaborates with Fiber NPD and Product Management teams.
- Interprets customer requirements and approves PPAP and APQP (Control Plans, FMEAs, Flow Charts, MSAs, GR&R).
- Investigates, isolates, and resolves manufacturing processing issues and improves capability.
- Evaluate the current methods used in manufacturing for continuous improvement.
- Ensures that standard policies and procedures are in place and helps to enforce them.
- Ensures Quality System processes and procedures are followed.
- Analyze errors during the design and production processes and recommend solutions.
- Collaborates with the Design Engineering team to address functionality issues and update procedures accordingly.
- Works continuously to enhance the setup and processes for new and existing builds.
- Provide training to the new build and service associates in your area when necessary.
- Monitors productivity by tracking yields and equipment cycle rates.
- Assists with the installation, debugging, and validation of process equipment.
- Other duties as required in support of the department and the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
