Process Qualification Engineer

Location: Newton, NC, 100% onsite (could work at the Hickory plant as well, they are 5 miles apart)

Education: BS in chemical, mechanical, materials, industrial engineering.

Minimum Experience: 3 Years experience as Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment

Local candidates are preferred but not required

Interview Process: Interviews will be held via Teams with 2 or 3 engineering leaders. For local candidates selected, an on-site interview may be requested before finalizing decision.

Scope of Position:
A process engineer responsible for providing hands-on help to qualify processes and equipment in a fiber optic cabling plant.
Team member collaborating with a diverse team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) in a high-speed cable manufacturing setting.
Design & execute experiments, analyze data, present results & recommendations
Analyze data sets to identify relationships/capabilities for line performance

Requirements:
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

Key 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.

Work Schedule:
Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support project schedule.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.