Process Engineer Aluminum Alloy Drawing and Heat Treat

Duncan, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ approximately 9000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

Flexible time off policy
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company

Process Engineer Aluminum Alloy Drawing and Heat Treat

The Process Engineer will be responsible for the design optimization and implementation of industrial processes for fiber optic product manufacturing. This includes improvements to safety quality efficiency as well as development of new product processes within the designated scope of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Support operations in achieving daily weekly and monthly KPI targets.
Define measure and monitor process performance metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
Use structured problem-solving methods to drive understanding of root causes of problems and implement data based solutions and corrective actions.
Select design and modify tooling fixtures and equipment as needed to improve safety quality throughput and productivity objectives.
Develop and support capital projects that drive process improvements.
Develop and continually improve written work instructions process set-up sheets FMEAs standard operating procedures visual controls and additional process documentation.
Work with the R&D Quality and Product Engineering Groups to define process for new production equipment and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Design and implement shop floor layouts and workflows.
Establish and lead training development and certification plans for production associates and engineering technicians.
Identify justify plan and lead continuous improvement and capacity expansion projects.
Work with internal and external suppliers of materials equipment tooling and services to execute projects resolve problems and improve processes.
Improve housekeeping and safety by applying the 5S principles.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering industrial engineering chemical engineering or equivalent educational experience.
5 to 8 years experience in process engineering manufacturing engineering process development new product introduction or machine / equipment design and integration.
Experience with machine or precision mechanical assembly and test methods.
Experience with fiber optic assembly and test methods is preferred.
Experience with non-ferrous wire drawing and aluminum heat treating is preferred.
Experience leading project and/or self-directed work teams.
Proficiency with MS Office Applications.
Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks AUTOCAD or other CAD software.
Ability to read prints and knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Demonstrated problem solving ability both as independent and as part of multifunctional team.

Personal Qualities

Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional multi-cultural environment.
Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
Strong attention to detail organization time management and analytical skills.
Effective communication interpersonal influencing and teamwork skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem solver to understand root cause of problems that have are not yet understood.
Uses data analysis to drive and support decision making.

Required Experience:

What We Offer:

Flexible time off policy
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company

Process Engineer Aluminum Alloy Drawing and Heat Treat

Responsibilities

Support operations in achieving daily weekly and monthly KPI targets.
Define measure and monitor process performance metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
Use structured problem-solving methods to drive understanding of root causes of problems and implement data based solutions and corrective actions.
Select design and modify tooling fixtures and equipment as needed to improve safety quality throughput and productivity objectives.
Develop and support capital projects that drive process improvements.
Develop and continually improve written work instructions process set-up sheets FMEAs standard operating procedures visual controls and additional process documentation.
Work with the R&D Quality and Product Engineering Groups to define process for new production equipment and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Design and implement shop floor layouts and workflows.
Establish and lead training development and certification plans for production associates and engineering technicians.
Identify justify plan and lead continuous improvement and capacity expansion projects.
Work with internal and external suppliers of materials equipment tooling and services to execute projects resolve problems and improve processes.
Improve housekeeping and safety by applying the 5S principles.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering industrial engineering chemical engineering or equivalent educational experience.
5 to 8 years experience in process engineering manufacturing engineering process development new product introduction or machine / equipment design and integration.
Experience with machine or precision mechanical assembly and test methods.
Experience with fiber optic assembly and test methods is preferred.
Experience with non-ferrous wire drawing and aluminum heat treating is preferred.
Experience leading project and/or self-directed work teams.
Proficiency with MS Office Applications.
Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks AUTOCAD or other CAD software.
Ability to read prints and knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Demonstrated problem solving ability both as independent and as part of multifunctional team.

Personal Qualities

Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional multi-cultural environment.
Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
Strong attention to detail organization time management and analytical skills.
Effective communication interpersonal influencing and teamwork skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem solver to understand root cause of problems that have are not yet understood.
Uses data analysis to drive and support decision making.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Distributed Control Systems
Continuous Improvement
Process Improvement
Minitab
Root cause Analysis
Process Engineering
cGMP
Kaizen
Programmable Logic Controllers
Manufacturing

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About Company

AFL

AFL is a leading provider of fiber optic solutions for broadband networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, and other applications. We offer a wide range of products and services, including fiber optic cable, connectivity, fusion splicers, test and inspection equipment, and more. ... View more

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