Process Qualifications Engineering Leader

Newton, NC
job summary:
A Process Qualifications Engineering Leader is needed for a manufacturing company considered one of the world's leading innovators in materials science in the Newton, NC area. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional teams and project timelines to successfully start up, qualify, and optimize high-speed fiber optic production lines.

location: Newton, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $44.39 - 62.14 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Serve as a senior project leader for the startup and qualification of multiple high-speed fiber optic cable production lines.

  • Manage a multidisciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, controls, IT, and facilities personnel.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive project timelines to meet specific customer requirements.

  • Interface directly with plant and division leadership to coordinate high-level team activities.

  • Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols by all team members and external contractors.

  • Lead the execution of equipment startup, parameter adjustment, and data collection.

  • Champion process improvements focused on variability reduction, throughput, and 6-Sigma initiatives.

  • Facilitate root cause identification and resolution using tools like TRIZ, KT-PA, and MEE.

  • Oversee the creation of standard work documentation, including SOPs and training aids.

  • Apply data-driven decision-making and visualization to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

  • Provide technical expertise in high-speed cable manufacturing processes such as jacketing and stranding.
Skills:

  • Experience with high-speed optical fiber cable manufacturing equipment is a plus (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)

  • Effective technical leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities.

  • Creative/innovative problem solving.

  • Experience in successfully leading and 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

  • Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills.

  • Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.).

  • Capable of multitasking.
qualifications:

  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Education: Bachelors

skills:
  • Engineering
  • Safety
  • Optics
  • Process Improvement
  • Six Sigma


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-02-11

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