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Description

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.

Travel Requirements:

• Position will be based in Hickory, NC area.

Work Schedule:

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

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