Manufacturing Engineer - Extrusion

Belden; Town of De Witt (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Belden is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Fiber Extrusion) to optimize extrusion processes at its Syracuse, NY facility. This onsite role involves supporting production, leading new product introductions, and driving process improvements for scalable manufacturing.

You will implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, manage extrusion projects, and create SOPs and training materials to ensure consistent operations and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related technical field.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles; extrusion equipment understanding; AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience; fiber extrusion preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills (FMEA, statistics) and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience managing technical projects from conception to completion, with budget focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to extrusion operations, troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and reduce downtime.
• Lead and support new fiber cable product introductions, including process design and equipment qualification.
• Continuously identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve quality using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Collaborate on planning, installation, and commissioning of new extrusion equipment and lines.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials for extrusion processes and conduct training sessions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering (or related field)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Manufacturing Engineer - Extrusion - Syracuse, NY On Site

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer (Fiber Extrusion) is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods to help optimize our fiber cable extrusion processes and deliver innovative products to our customers globally. This role will be critical to supporting new product development and continuous improvement in a rapidly expanding facility.

This position reports directly to the Director, Fiber Manufacturing Engineering and is an onsite role based out of East Syracuse, NY with up to 10% travel globally.

You will make a difference in the following ways:

• Production Support & Optimization: Provide expert technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting process issues, identifying root causes of defects, and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve yield in fiber cable extrusion.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead and support the development and introduction of new fiber cable products, including process design, material selection, equipment qualification, and establishing robust manufacturing parameters to ensure successful scale-up from pilot to full production.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement through the application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on extrusion parameters, material handling, and equipment performance.
• Machine Expansion & Capital Projects: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the planning, justification, installation, and commissioning of new extrusion equipment and lines, ensuring seamless integration into existing facilities and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for extrusion processes. Conduct training sessions for production personnel to ensure consistent application of best practices and process understanding.

What you bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related technical fields.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles; Technical understanding of extrusion equipment and operation; Experience in AutoCAD or SolidWorks design; Previous experience in fiber cable extrusion strongly preferred
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques (FMEA, statistical analysis) to complex manufacturing challenges, with a keen eye for data-driven decision-making.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams, present technical information clearly, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Project Management: Experience managing technical projects from conception to completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, with a focus on delivering results on time and within budget.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $77,400-$113,100 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.