Process Engineer

Kentucky Trailer; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC in East Granby, CT is hiring a Process Engineer to optimize production processes and equipment. The role focuses on meeting performance targets, maintaining safety standards, and supporting quality improvement through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, plus manufacturing experience and Six Sigma/Lean expertise.

Qualifications

• Process engineering experience in Wire & Cable is an advantage.
• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required.
• Six Sigma/Lean experience highly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and control processes within assigned scope.
• Maintain, improve, and automate production equipment.
• Meet established production performance targets.
• Ensure a safe working environment for employees within their cell.
• Manage technical documentation related to production activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Lead on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Meet scrap targets for the assigned production cell.
• Maintain BOMs and Axiom parameters for products.

Skills

Process engineering

Six Sigma/Lean

Manufacturing experience

Electrical/mechanical understanding

Root cause analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Shop floor IT tools

Job description

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

East Granby is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications. We are experts in our industry.

The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing production processes and equipment, achieving performance targets, ensuring a safe work environment, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting quality improvement through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Essential Duties

• Optimize and control the processes within assigned scope.
• Maintain, improve, and automate production equipment.
• Meet established production performance targets.
• Ensure a safe working environment for employees within their cell.
• Manage technical documentation related to production activities.
• Collaborate with the Quality Lead to analyze complaints, determine root causes, define corrective actions, and ensure implementation.
• Meet scrap targets for the assigned production cell.
• Ensure BOMs and Axiom parameters are accurate and up to date for assigned products.
• Maintain production tooling in good condition.
• Develop and issue preventive maintenance plans for each piece of equipment.
• Drive production employee engagement to achieve objectives.
• Participate in new product development and approval of new materials; implement and document new processes from prototype through production.
• Support training and certification for new operators.
• Improve the quality of existing products.
• Work on new equipment with the design and manufacturing teams.
• Support cost‑reduction efforts through process improvement, material usage optimization, first‑pass yield improvements, and automation.
• Support activities in compliance with ISO Quality System procedures.
• Support and participate in Lean/6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with peers, supervisors, managers, and Marmon IEI employees.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Preferred

• Process engineering experience in Wire & Cable is an advantage.
• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required.
• Six Sigma/Lean experience highly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred

• Hands‑on wire and cable experience highly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of ISO standards.
• Knowledge of various polymeric materials is a plus.
• Ability to perform complex arithmetic, statistics, and other applied mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and write clearly.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Solid ability to perform basic IT functions in shop applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Strong multitasking ability with effective troubleshooting techniques.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE.
• Ability to work long hours while standing and operating machinery.
• Ability to work in high‑temperature environments.
• Ability to move objects and materials of at least 50 lb

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.