Process Engineering Manager

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) - East Granby Is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications.

We are experts in our industry.

The Manager of Process Engineering includes the initiation of manufacturing process-related ideas, concepts and/or procedures to ensure conformity to customer specifications and production capabilities. The Process Engineer will develop process technology to improve existing capabilities, with consideration towards cost, efficiency, schedules, and availability of raw materials. This position also includes the above process engineering duties in the Company’s Irradiation Machines. Suggest, coordinate, and implement capital improvements (projects) in assigned manufacturing areas in the Company, in line with Company business plans.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for developing manufacturing technology and improving manufacturing processes as they apply to the production of wire and cable products. Accomplish engineering tasks that require technical data gathering and analysis, problem identification and resolutions, process evaluation, cost analysis and reduction, as well as capital project justification and implementation.
• Initiates ideas, suggestions, and recommendations within the area of assigned projects. Assists in controlling manufacturing processes by recommending the most efficient use of equipment, materials, and manpower. Diagnosis of manufacturing problems as they relate to machinery, materials, and processes; identifies and implements appropriate corrective actions.
• Directly involved in scrap reduction, primarily as it relates to the use of materials. Assists in developing improved methods of manufacturing to reduce scrap, limit excessive usage of raw materials; and developing efficient and economical means of salvaging scrap.
• Assists in special projects dealing with cost reduction studies, equipment utilization and downtime reduction, auditing quality control procedures, instructing manufacturing supervision in new processes and procedures, training of operators in new manufacturing techniques, and general “troubleshooting” of manufacturing processes. Maintains contact with vendors to keep abreast of new processes and latest manufacturing methods and technologies.
• Acts to implement and support all programs related to operational improvements on the shop floor. Includes, but not limited to, activities pertaining to:
• Product quality improvements
• Efficiency and productivity improvements
• Process improvements and process cost reductions
• Control of material usage and scrap reduction
• Direct and help with all Irradiation Machines activities and improvements/upgrades (troubleshooting, repair, PMs, component, and system upgrades) in the department.
• Assist and coordinate all outside maintenance service/repair contractors who perform work on all the machines in the Irradiation Department.
• Maintain and incorporate revisions/updates on all machines’ documentation and prints in the department.
• Manage the on-hand spare/replacement parts inventories, as well as the test equipment use for repairing and troubleshooting all machines.
• Assist in training all production personnel on the proper operation of machines in the department. Develop and maintain all training documentation (manuals, posted instructions, computer information screens, etc.) for all operators.
• Develop and maintain all product processing information (documentation) for each machine.
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Irradiation Safety Officer for the entire department.
• These are the general duties required to fulfill the Manager Process Engineering job description, not a detailed description of all the work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.
  
  

Education And Experience Preferred

Four-year Engineering or Manufacturing Technology degree, or two-year Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or related technical field, coupled with relevant work experience. Will consider equivalent work experiences in a wire and cable manufacturing environment in lieu of formal degree

• Equivalent to ten years technical experience in a Manufacturing Engineering, Production or related activity in a wire and cable manufacturing environment
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Preferred

• Ability to effectively communicate with all organization levels, both orally and written.
• Strong aptitude for combining technical and management disciplines. Leadership potential essential to success.
• Organized and disciplined approach to problem solving.
  
  

Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position sitting, talking, looking at a computer, charts/graphs and performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25lbs.
• Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members as needed in an environment that can be noisy.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite.
  
  

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to, and prohibits discrimination based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.