Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Establish, Maintain and improve production lines for fiber optic products
• Support New Product Introductions in collaboration with R&D and Engineering
• Select, design, and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity objectives
• Develop, standardize, and maintain process and test work instructions
• Design and implement shop floor layouts and workflows
• Perform time studies and line balancing as needed
• Define, measure, and monitor process performance metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvement
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance & calibration routines associated with production equipment
• Subject Matter expert on Manufacturing Process for fiber Optic Manufacturing
• Identify, justify, plan, and lead continuous improvement opportunities and capacity expansion projects using Lean Manufacturing tools
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Plan and execute Kaizen events and improvement activities in partnership with Manufacturing
• Ensure visual factory, 5S, waste reduction, and standard work implementation
• Drive improvements and ensure they are sustained through documentation, training, and controls
• Supervise a Process Technician, Tooling Technician and Assembler dedicated to support process engineering activities
• Create & establish training, development, and certification plans for production associates and technicians
• Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to execute projects, resolve process & quality issues and introduce new processes, equipment, or methods that enhance manufacturing performance
• Interact with internal customers on technical, EHS and quality topics
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent educational experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience with new product introduction, process development, or process engineering
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience with machine or precision mechanical assembly and test methods
• Experience with shop floor material handling equipment
• Experience leading multiple projects and supervising direct reports
• Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems
• Experience of MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with fiber optic assembly and test methods is preferred