Process Qualifications Engineering Leader

Our Client, a Business Manufacturing And Supply company, is looking for a Process Qualifications Engineering Leader for their Newton, NC location.

• A senior hands-on process project engineering leader responsible for leading a diverse team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) in the start-up and qualification of multiple fiber optic cable production lines
• Develop and execute project timeline that meets customer requirements
• Interface with plant and division leadership in the coordination of team activities
• Ensure focus on safety by all team members and supporting contractors
• Lead 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
• Champions manufacturing process improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, throughput improvements and 6-Sigma initiatives.
• Facilitates 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.
• Lead and/or facilitate the development of standard work documentation to include SOPs, SOS, Job Aids and Training Documentation.
• Ensures safe work practices.

• 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
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement
• Another contingent need in Newton, NC Process Qualification Engineer LEADER
• Education:
  
  BS in chemical, mechanical, materials, industrial engineering.
• 7+ Years experience as project manager or team leader for process engineering teams in a manufacturing plant

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.