Compunnel Inc.
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
Compunnel Inc., Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
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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 installation schedule.
Interview Process:
1st interview is teams' interview with 2-3 managers; 2nd interview is onsite with the team leader in NC (if candidate is local).
Scope of position
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.
Education/Experience:
BA is strongly preferred. Candidates who have considerably more experience than 5 years may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors.
Minimum of 5 years' 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.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing and Engineering
Industries
Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Telecommunications
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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 installation schedule.
Interview Process:
1st interview is teams' interview with 2-3 managers; 2nd interview is onsite with the team leader in NC (if candidate is local).
Scope of position
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.
Education/Experience:
BA is strongly preferred. Candidates who have considerably more experience than 5 years may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors.
Minimum of 5 years' 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.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Manufacturing and Engineering
Industries
Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Telecommunications
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Compunnel Inc. by 2x
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Hickory, NC .
Hickory, NC $81,750.00-$112,406.00 2 weeks ago
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Hickory, NC $83,750.00-$115,156.00 3 weeks ago
Hickory, NC $95,931.00-$131,906.00 4 weeks ago
Newton, NC $82,157.00-$112,966.00 1 month ago
Hickory, NC $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago
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