Process Engineer III

Position: Program or Project Leader, Engineer III, Req#: CRNGJP00029086

Internal Title: Process Qualifications Engineering Leader

Location: Newton, NC, 100% onsite (could work some at Hickory, NC plant as well - the two plants are 5 miles apart)
Duration: 11  Months Contract

Immigration Status: Must be eligible to work in the US for a minimum of 18 months

Local candidates are preferred but not required.

Interview Process: Interviews will be held via Teams with 2 or 3 engineering leaders. For local candidates selected, an on-site interview may be requested before finalizing decision.

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

Job Description:

Scope of Position:

• A senior hands-on process project engineering leader responsible for leading a diverse team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) in the start-up and qualification of multiple fiber optic cable production lines
• Develop and execute a project timeline that meets customer requirements
• Interface with plant and division leadership in the coordination of team activities
• Ensure focus on safety by all team members and supporting contractors

Education and Experience: 

Education:

• BS in chemical, mechanical, materials, industrial engineering.
• Minimum Experience: 7 years of experience as a project manager or team leader for process engineering teams in a manufacturing plant

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 the ability to handle changing priorities.
• Creative/innovative problem solving.
• Experience in successfully leading and completing projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent Analytical Skills - Decision-making based on data.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work in a team environment and motivate others.
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, visualization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)
• Capable of multitasking
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead team in the execution of equipment start-up to include setting up test equipment, collecting data, and adjusting equipment set points and parameters.
• Providing feedback and suggestions to improve equipment and product quality
• Champions manufacturing process improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, throughput improvements and 6-Sigma initiatives.
• Facilitates 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.
• Lead and/or facilitate the development of standard work documentation to include SOPs, SOS, Job Aids and Training Documentation.
• Ensures safe work practices.

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