Staff, Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI), from concept through production launch.
• Define manufacturing strategies to ensure scalability, yield, and cost targets are achieved.
• Ensure alignment between product design and manufacturing through advanced DFM guidance.
• Drive technical leadership in optical test, interferometry, and continuity verification; develop and implement advanced processes leveraging emerging technologies and external partners, ensuring scalable deployment across sites without compromising quality or customer performance.
• Lead functional business analysis for Fiber Barcode (FBC) systems; define software requirements and strategy to ensure product compliance, drive development activities, and validate system performance for robustness and reliability.
• Provide direction across all NPI phases, ensuring execution aligns with PDP requirements, procedures, and regulatory standards; coordinate with R&D and PLM on schedules, resources, and capital planning while driving process capability, yield, and cost performance through PFMEA, VSM, and throughput analysis.
• Specify and lead implementation of automation equipment for fiber manufacturing systems, including concept, design, build coordination (internal and external), validation, and operator readiness; ensure successful deployment and transfer across sites while maintaining quality and customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, and Automation groups to achieve project goals; define and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure delivery against performance and cost targets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related curriculum such as Engineering with 8-10 years of work experience in relevant or related field.
• Proficient in FBC, SAP, Lean Six Sigma, SharePoint

Benefits

CommScope offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found on our company website or during the hiring process.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time and works standard business hours.

About the Role

The Senior Engineer, Global NPI, plays a crucial role in the development, industrialization, and launch of next-generation fiber optic products. They are responsible for ensuring manufacturing readiness, process consistency, yield performance, and overall readiness for production. This role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across various departments.

Qualifications

While not all qualifications may apply to every candidate, those who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

• Proven track record in engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with fiber optics and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Advanced knowledge of optical test processes and interferometry.
• Experience with automation equipment and systems.
• Strong proficiency in FBC, SAP, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

CommScope offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health insurance options.
• Paid time off and vacation days.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Pay

The starting salary for this role is $120,000 annually, with potential for negotiation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time and operates on a standard 40-hour workweek.

Learn More

To learn more about CommScope and our commitment to innovation and connectivity, visit our company website or connect with us on social media.