SR. PROCESS ENGINEER SHEET METAL FABRICATION

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.
his segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.
The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications.
The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose The Sheet Metal Fabrication Engineer provides day-to-day technical engineering support to the fabrication manufacturing shop floor to ensure metal fabrication processes are operating optimally and to meeting customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities General Create and update manufacturing procedures making sure they are in line to maximize process efficiency (shop floor layout, workflow and assembly methods) Provide engineering support to the shop floor for troubleshooting and resolving product and process related.
Define and implement manufacturing cost reduction and product improvement projects as part of a continuous improvement methodology.
Evaluate and coordinate manufacturing process improvements (product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality control).
Support the review of New Product Introduction engineering documentation (prints, process instructions) to ensure they comply with the agreed guidelines for manufacturability, quality, cost, operating specifications, customer and company standard requirements.
Evaluate and coordinate purchase of new equipment based on operation requirements.
Provide guideline to technicians and trainers in the interpretation of drawings and fabrication requirements.
Provide daily follow up to manufacturing problems and initiate RCA for them to address key area metrics Design and coordinate build of fixtures required for the process.
Collaborate with training and production departments to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
Estimate production times, personnel requirements, and related costs to provide information to drive management decisions.
Support the identification of training needs for supporting technical personnel.
Cutting Processes Coordinate the support for purchase, maintenance and care of thick turret tooling.
Establish and monitor systems to control the use and purchase of gas for laser processes.
Bending Processes Coordinate the support for purchase and care of bending and PEM insertion tooling.
Establish and monitor systems to control the use and purchase of gas for welding processes.
Coordinate the support of creation/validation of bending/PEM machines programs.
Paint Processes Coordinate activities to ensure all process parameters in the paint system are within controls.
Establish and monitor systems to control the use and purchase of chemicals for pre-treatment and water treatment systems.
Analyze, monitor and make decisions based on results of temperature profiles of the paint ovens.
Education Mechanical or Electronics engineering degree or equivalent combination of engineering degree Minimum 6 years of sheet metal operation experience  English conversational level Experiences Ability to identify potential process problems caused by engineering drawings/specifications errors and implement effective alternatives to fix it.
Proven experience leading high impact DMAIC methodology projects with proven cost savings.
Green belt certified.
Proven experience applying lean manufacturing tools.
Certification or classes.
Ability to interpret and adapt to technical information in a fluent conversation in English.
Demonstrates creative thinking when applying methodic analytical skills for problem solving.
Ability to coordinate groups to design fixtures and tools with mistake proofing approach.
Ability to effectively communicate with different organizational levels.
Ability to independently work on complex problems with no guidance and make innovative recommendations.
Basic understanding of the complete fabrication process (punching / bending / paint) Strong interpersonal skills (verbal/ non-verbal, negotiation, presentation).
Proven experience leading a group of technicians.
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