Cable Process Engineer: Lead Innovation in Manufacturing

Samtec, Inc.; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Cable Process Engineer to lead development and optimization of cable assembly and termination manufacturing. You will design robust, repeatable processes to improve quality, throughput, and readiness for launch of next‑generation products.

As a hands-on engineer, you will apply DOE, Six Sigma DMAIC, and root‑cause analysis to reduce variation, collaborate with suppliers and teams, and drive data‑driven decisions to scale high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in design, development, or manufacturing of complex electromechanical products.
• Experience launching new products and processes into production.
• Strong fundamentals in manufacturing processes and optimization.
• Root-cause analysis and data-driven decision making experience.
• Experience with process development, validation, and improvement initiatives.
• Statistical analysis and process capability studies using Minitab and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and optimization initiatives for cable assembly and termination technologies, including laser welding, resistance welding, induction soldering, and other advanced joining methods.
• Design and execute structured problem‑solving experiments using DOE, 8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma DMAIC, and other analytical methodologies.
• Establish process windows, manufacturing standards, best practices, and work instructions that improve consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop validation, qualification, and process control strategies to ensure products are production‑ready and capable of meeting demanding customer requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing data using statistical tools and software such as Minitab and Excel to identify opportunities for quality and yield improvements.
• Drive root‑cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions that reduce variation and improve process capability.
• Partner with suppliers and technology providers to evaluate and implement emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with product development, engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure new products and processes transition smoothly into manufacturing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for process performance, providing technical guidance across the organization.
• Present project updates, recommendations, and technical findings to stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills

DOE

8D problem solving

Six Sigma DMAIC

Data-driven decision making

Root-cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Cable Process Engineer to lead development and optimization of cable assembly and termination manufacturing. You will design robust, repeatable processes to improve quality, throughput, and readiness for launch of next‑generation products.

As a hands-on engineer, you will apply DOE, Six Sigma DMAIC, and root‑cause analysis to reduce variation, collaborate with suppliers and teams, and drive data‑driven decisions to scale high‑volume manufacturing.