Process Engineer III

Job Title: Process Engineer III
Location: Hickory/Newton, NC
Duration: 12 Months, possible extension

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

Job Description:
Education/Experience:

• BA is strongly preferred. Candidates who have considerable more experience than 5 years may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors.
• Minimum of 5 years of 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

Summary:

• 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.