Manufacturing Engineer
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Job Location:
Duncan, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
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 11000 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:
- A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
- 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 advancement with an industry leading company!
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development improvement and support of manufacturing processes for existing and new products. This position is the primary engineering resource responsible for addressing manufacturing challenges affecting safety quality delivery and cost. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency independently managing projects of varying complexity developing and maintaining process control documentation and will have a strong focus on process efficiency improvements and launching new products/processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and process improvements
- With R&D Engineering support develop and launch new products and processes.
- Select design and modify tooling fixtures and equipment as needed to improve safety quality throughput and productivity objectives
- Develop and continually improve written processes test work instructions and
- Support New Item Setups ensuring routing instructions BOMs and referenced drawings are correct
- Support Production as needed through material substitutions process/drawing deviations and engineering expertise
- Investigate root causes of nonconforming products and implement corrective actions
- 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
- Monitor process performance metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvement
- Work with internal and external suppliers of materials equipment and services to execute projects resolve problems and improve processes
- Improve housekeeping and safety by applying the 5S principles
- Perform other duties as required
Personal Qualities
- Team player with strong leadership skills able to effectively implement changes that challenge status quo
- Strong attention to detail organization project management and analytical skills
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills comfortable in a cross-functional multicultural environment
- Proactive self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve in challenging environments with limited supervision
- Ability to positively influence team atmosphere across departments and make meaningful contributions
- Data driven approach to process improvements and problem solving
- Flexibility to meet challenges as they arise
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or Industrial Engineering with strong mechanical aptitude.
- 1 to 3 years experience in manufacturing setting as process/manufacturing engineer Strong Process/Manufacturing Engineering Co Op experience with demonstrated achievements considered
- Demonstrated ability to initiate improvement projects and carry through to successful implementation
- Hands on experience developing tool/fixtures launching new production areas processes or products
- Experience with machining or precision mechanical assembly and test methods
- Experience with lower volume high mix machining and casting processes preferred
- Practical understanding of workplace 5S 6-SIGMA and Lean Manufacturing principles
- Demonstrated experience leading project and/or self-directed work teams
- Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
About Company
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
