Required Skills & Experience
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline required. Degree may include Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Process, Industrial & Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology. Training or experience in product and/or process development. Experience providing project leadership on small capital projects. Knowledge of machine, equipment, and tooling design. Understanding of manufacturing methods, production equipment, materials handling, product design, quality control, and manufacturing costs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect data, perform statistical analysis, and present findings. Ability to understand manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of statistical software.
Job Description
Insight Global is hiring a Manufacturing Process Engineer for a client. This role will focus on improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods used in copper and fiber cable manufacturing, with an emphasis on cost reduction, automation, process improvement, and equipment implementation.
Responsibilities
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, machines, tooling, and plant layouts. Conduct engineering studies, feasibility evaluations, statistical analysis, and technical investigations to improve production. Identify cost-reduction opportunities, perform cost analyses, evaluate alternatives, and recommend equipment or process improvements. Support and lead portions of capital equipment and process improvement projects, including equipment acquisition and implementation. Partner with production, Quality Control, maintenance, vendors, and engineering to improve manufacturing methods, quality, efficiency, and cost. Work with Design Engineering to develop manufacturing processes for new or revised products and provide input on design for manufacturability. Support equipment installations, new tooling, production trials, and implementation of new manufacturing methods. Investigate production issues, determine root causes, and develop practical engineering solutions. Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes through automation and advanced production methods. Develop process specifications, operating procedures, engineering documentation, and equipment instructions. Recommend improvements related to preventive maintenance, safety, equipment reliability, and housekeeping. Lead small improvement teams and coordinate with vendors and internal teams as needed.