What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Process Engineer position at Brightpath Associates LLC?
Sr. Process Engineer — Colchester, VT
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (On-site)
Note: Candidates with cable manufacturing background strongly preferred.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence across our cable production operations. In this role, you'll be the technical backbone connecting process innovation, quality assurance, and cost efficiency — while serving as the company's go-to cable technology expert. You'll partner closely with operations, R&D, sales, and marketing to keep our products and processes ahead of the industry curve.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop new cable products along with the manufacturing processes that bring them to life
- Lead the transfer of new technologies and processes from concept into full production
- Partner with plant operations to troubleshoot process issues and build effective corrective action plans
- Manage development and process-improvement projects from kickoff to completion, using structured project management practices
- Provide technical support to marketing and sales — including samples, data sheets, technical reports, and presentations for customers and prospects
- Train production teams on new technologies, equipment, and industry best practices
- Research and evaluate new materials, cable designs, and process technologies to keep the company at the forefront of innovation
- Continuously refine existing products and processes to improve quality, throughput, and cost
- Evaluate, select, and procure materials, tooling, and equipment for manufacturing and testing
- Document manufacturing processes and maintain thorough technical records
- Benchmark and analyze competitor products to inform our product strategy
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Datacom cable design, application, testing, and processing — supporting teams company-wide
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical field)
- 6 years of relevant experience, ideally including hands-on wire and cable process and/or design work
- Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously
- A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
Additional Details
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time; occasional evenings/weekends as project demands require
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs periodically
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required