What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer - OPGW position at AFL?
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
Process Engineer
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 to root cause of problems and implement 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 and Product Engineering Group to develop future products and processes.
- 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.
- Interact with customers on technical and quality related topics or issues.
- Improve housekeeping and safety by applying the 5S principles.
- Perform other duties as required.
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.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Uses data analysis to drive and support decision making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s 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 shop floor material handling equipment.
- Experience with fiber optic assembly and test methods 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.
