Process Engineer - Aluminum Alloy Drawing and Heat

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 9,000 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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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 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 Solid Works, 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.

• 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.

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