Manufacturing Technology Engineer - Process

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 $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 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
• A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
• 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!

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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
• PPAP, IQ, OQ, PQ Validation protocols & Statistical Process Control (Cpk)
• Demonstrated experience leading project and/or self-directed work teams
• Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)