Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Automation

Superior Essex Communications; Hoisington (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Essex Communications seeks an engineering professional to develop and improve production methods, processes, machines, automation/interface, and tooling designs used in the manufacture of wire and cable products.

You will perform feasibility studies, cost reduction analyses, data collection, and prepare reports. Collaborate with Quality, Production and Maintenance to optimize methods, reduce costs, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree required.
• Experience with leading small capital projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of machine, equipment and tool design; manufacturing methods; materials handling; and quality costs is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with major engineering projects and independently handle less complex portions.
• Recommend manufacturing-facing product design changes and assist during production trials.
• Maintain product and process specifications and modify reports as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors to improve methods and equipment; develop data collection methods and automation when feasible.
• Investigate production difficulties and devise practical solutions; improve preventive maintenance and safety.
• Document operating procedures for new and existing equipment and pursue professional development.

Skills

Product development

Process development

Project leadership

Manufacturing methods

Quality control

Data collection

Education

4 Year Engineering or Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superior Essex Communications seeks an engineering professional to develop and improve production methods, processes, machines, automation/interface, and tooling designs used in the manufacture of wire and cable products.

You will perform feasibility studies, cost reduction analyses, data collection, and prepare reports. Collaborate with Quality, Production and Maintenance to optimize methods, reduce costs, and maintain safety and quality standards.