Senior Process Engineer

What You Will Do

• Lead process development activities for new product designs and emerging cable technologies.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes to support prototype builds, product validation, and production launches.
• Establish process windows and critical operating parameters using scientific and data-driven approaches.
• Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and root cause methodologies to improve process capability and product performance.
• Provide technical leadership during ramp up from prototype to production.

Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance product quality, throughput, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts.
• Support and improve manufacturing processes involving fine wire processing; cable extrusion and jacketing; tubing extrusion; braiding; taping and serving operations; and cabling and shield application.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Equipment Development & Automation

• Collaborate with machine development teams to define requirements for new manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical input for machine control systems, automation strategies, PLC integration, and production monitoring systems.
• Participate in equipment specification, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Support development of next-generation manufacturing technologies and production capabilities.

Quality & Documentation

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, process specifications, and validation records.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to support PFMEA development, control plans, corrective actions, and process validation activities.
• Ensure processes comply with internal quality standards and customer requirements.

Cross-Functional Support

• Work closely with Product Development Engineering to evaluate manufacturability and improve product designs.
• Support Manufacturing and Operations teams with technical expertise and training.
• Mentor junior engineers and manufacturing personnel on best practices, problem solving, and process control.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following industries:
• wire and cable; RF/microwave components
• medical device manufacturing
• fiber optics
• flexible circuits
• electrical connectors
• aerospace and defense manufacturing
• precision industrial automation.
• Experience leading manufacturing process development and product launch activities.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, motor drives, and industrial controls.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Direct experience with small-diameter, high-performance cable manufacturing.
• Extensive extrusion experience involving FEP, PFA, PTFE, ETFE, or other high-temperature fluoropolymers.
• Primary insulation and jacketing extrusion expertise.
• Tubing extrusion experience.
• Braiding equipment experience.
• Microwave cable serving and shielding experience.
• Fine wire processing experience.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience specifying, commissioning, and improving automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of data acquisition, machine vision, SPC systems, and advanced process controls.
• Experience in ISO 9001, AS9100, or medical device quality environments.

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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