FTS Group · 13 hours ago
Process Engineer - Lead
Newton, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48/hr - $58/hr
3+ years expFTS Inc is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to oversee and support the start-up and qualification of fiber optic cable production lines. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with diverse teams, and driving process improvements in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Enterprise SoftwareBig DataInformation TechnologyAnalyticsProject Management
Responsibilities
Assist and support team in the execution of equipment start-up to include setting up test equipment, collecting data, and adjusting equipment set points and parameters
Providing feedback and suggestions to improve equipment and product quality
Hands on set-up of test equipment
Supports manufacturing process improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, throughput improvements and 6-Sigma initiatives
Supports problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution
Applies knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges
Demonstrates personal use of engineering tools and methodologies such as 6-Sigma, TRIZ, KT-PA, MEE, etc. to understand and address root causes of production issues
Conducts experimentation to expand process understanding and support technology deployment
Lead and/or supports in the development of standard work documentation to include SOPs, SOS, Job Aids and Training Documentation
Ensures safe work practices
Qualification
Required
BS in chemical, mechanical, materials, industrial engineering
3+ Years experience as Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Effective technical leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities
Creative/innovative problem solving
Experience in successfully completing projects in a manufacturing environment
Excellent Analytical Skills - Decision-making based on data
Must be a self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others
Strong data analysis, interpretation, visualization, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in using software packages such as JMP, Minitab and Power-BI to analyze and display data
Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)
Capable of multitasking
Skills and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods
Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement
7+ Years experience as project manager or team leader for process engineering teams in a manufacturing plant
Experience with high-speed optical fiber cable manufacturing equipment is a plus (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)
Preferred
Local candidates are preferred but not required
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Company
FTS Group
FTS Group is a leading business software provider in Central and Eastern Europe, enabling large and mid-sized organizations to scale faster through intelligent digital transformation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase