Process Engineer II

Title: Process Qualifications Engineer

Pay Rate Range: $33.00/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract Approximately 10 months
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week; extended hours weekends or holidays may be required based on project needs)
Location: Newton NC (100% Onsite; may also support Hickory NC facility 5 miles away)
Job Posting ID: CRNGJP

Job Overview

Tekberry is seeking a Process Qualifications Engineer to support our client a global leader in advanced materials and fiber optic manufacturing technologies at their Newton NC facility.

This hands-on engineering role focuses on qualifying processes and equipment within a high-speed fiber optic cable manufacturing environment. The Process Engineer will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams-including mechanical electrical controls facilities IT and operations-to support equipment start-ups execute experiments analyze data and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings strong statistical analysis capabilities manufacturing process experience and the ability to translate data into actionable engineering solutions.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.

Key Responsibilities

Process Qualification & Equipment Support

• Provide hands-on support for process and equipment qualification activities.
• Assist with equipment start-ups including test equipment setup parameter adjustments and data collection.
• Support line installations and debug efforts to ensure stable and capable production processes.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve equipment performance and product quality.

Data Analysis & Experimentation

• Design and execute experiments to expand process understanding and support technology deployment.
• Analyze large data sets to identify relationships and capabilities related to line performance.
• Utilize statistical tools and methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Interpret results and present findings recommendations and visualizations to engineering leadership.
• Leverage software tools including JMP Minitab and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Support manufacturing process improvements focused on variability reduction defect reduction and throughput improvements.
• Participate in and support 6-Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured methodologies such as 6-Sigma TRIZ KT-PA and MEE.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.

Documentation & Standardization

• Lead and/or support development of standard work documentation including SOPs SOS job aids and training materials.
• Ensure processes and documentation meet operational and safety requirements.
• Maintain adherence to safe work practices at all times.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with diverse engineering and operations teams.
• Demonstrate technical leadership organization and planning skills while managing changing priorities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across multiple functional groups.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Mechanical Materials or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capability.
• Experience successfully completing projects in manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as JMP Minitab and Power BI.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for a minimum of 18 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-speed cable or fiber optic manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation debug and process scale-up.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
• Exposure to structured engineering methodologies such as 6-Sigma TRIZ KT-PA or similar frameworks.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite role in Newton NC with potential support at the Hickory NC plant.
• Combination of production floor support and engineering office work.
• Typical 40-hour workweek; extended hours weekends or holidays may be required to meet project timelines.
• Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams with 2 3 engineering leaders; local candidates may be asked to attend an onsite follow-up interview.

Why Tekberry

We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals that result in successful placements.

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected category under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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