Process Engineer

TE wire and cable; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

TE Wire & Cable LLC is seeking a data-driven Process Engineer to drive On-Time Delivery by optimizing machine utilization and reducing downtime. You will implement multi-functional tooling and conduct time studies to slash setup times, with a strong emphasis on AS9100 controls and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires 3–5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering, Lean experience, and hands-on capability with tooling enhancements and data analysis to justify CapEx

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related engineering field.
• 3–5+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in continuous processing.
• Proven SMED and time-study experience with downtime reduction.

Responsibilities

• Audit machine utilization and identify bottlenecks to improve asset efficiency.
• Lead SMED initiatives to reduce setup times from 45 minutes to 25 minutes or less.
• Develop SOPs for changeovers and validate new tooling under AS9100/ISO 9001.

Skills

SMED expertise

Time study

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

AS9100 compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

TE Wire & Cable LLCAs 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.TE Wire & Cable LLC Come join a team where People make a difference! We rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Join our dynamic team at TE Wire, a renowned industry leader at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. With over 80 years of industry expertise and a legacy dating back to 1941, TE Wire has become synonymous with excellence and reliability in the wire and cable industry, offering industry-leading products and exceptional customer service. Join us and contribute to our rich history while shaping the future of flight!Position SummaryWe are seeking a data-driven, hands-on Process Engineer to aggressively drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) by optimizing machine utilization and reducing downtime. In this role, you will be part of team behind transforming our asset efficiency. You will identify underutilized or single-function equipment, engineer multi-functional tool-up solutions so machines can handle broader wire/cable product mixes, and execute time-studies to slash setup times. Our team is exploring new technologies (e.g., self-centering tooling, advanced quick-change fixtures), but we need an engineer who will dig into the shop floor, analyze our raw setup/run data, and precisely justify those investments to maximize machine runtime.Core Responsibilities & Focus Areas1. Machine Utilization & Multi-Functional Tooling (Asset Efficiency)Asset Auditing: Audit and continuously track machine utilization across the floor; proactively identify and flag equipment that sits idle or is bottlenecked by single-function limitations.Cross-Functional Re-Tooling: Design, source, and implement mechanical modifications and tooling kits to adapt single-purpose machines into multi-functional work centers capable of running multiple cable configurations.Capacity Expansion: Strategically \"tool up\" auxiliary or under-utilized machinery to ensure a balanced, agile production floor with maximized total running hours.2. Setup Time Reduction (SMED) & Time StudiesTime Study Analysis: Conduct structured time and motion studies on the shop floor to cleanly isolate machine setup/changeover time from actual production run time.Targeted SMED Execution: Lead Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) initiatives to re-engineer an existing 45-minute setup process down to a target of 25 minutes or less.Technology Evaluation & Justification: Evaluate make recommendations to our Director of Operation to build capital expenditure (CapEx) business cases for quick-change innovations, such as self-centering tooling, magnetic or pneumatic locking mechanisms, and modular guiding blocks.Standard Work Creation: Establish clear, visual standard operating procedures (SOPs) for changeovers to eliminate variance between operators and shifts.3. AS9100 Compliance & On-Time Delivery (OTD)Rigorous Change Control: Ensure all machine modifications, new tooling implementations, and process parameter shifts strictly adhere to AS9100 configuration controls.Validation & Documentation: Author and execute validation protocols for any newly introduced tooling or quick-change equipment; support when process changes impact product geometry.OTD Driven Engineering: Align line balancing and machine availability improvements directly with the plant’s weekly shipping schedules to eradicate production delays.Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field.Experience: 3–5+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience, ideally within a continuous processing environment (e.g., wire and cable extrusion, braiding, stranding, or cabling).Lean Expertise: Proven track record of successfully executing SMED projects and time-studies that resulted in measurable downtime reduction.Technical Acumen: High proficiency in analyzing mechanical constraints and deploying advanced tooling solutions (e.g., self-centering systems, modular fixturing).Quality Systems: Solid understanding of working under AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems, including formal root cause analysis (8D, RCCA) and engineering change notices (ECN).Soft Skills: A \"dig-in\" personality who prefers spending time on the production floor working alongside operators over sitting exclusively at a deskAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or other related Engineering discipline.Knowledge of Lean ManufacturingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsTeam first attitude w/the ability to work & produce results independentlySelf-starter with ability to effectively utilize resources to solve problemsStrong data analysis skillsStrong Microsoft Office skills with heavy utilization of advanced Excel tools.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.