Process Engineering Tech (5613)
SubCom

Description

SubCom is the leading global partner for today's undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry's most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Position Overview: The Process Engineer Tech is responsible for developing, implementing, reviewing, and improving the production process for the power conductor of fiber optic undersea cables. In this position, you will be designing, verifying, validating, and troubleshooting the processes. The successful candidate is a creative problem solver who can effectively collaborate with other engineering disciplines and stakeholders (Quality, Operations, Program Management, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities and Duties: (*Indicates an Essential Function) Develop, write, and maintain manufacturing process & equipment procedures, technical specifications, and user work instructions.
• Establish engineering labor and material standards for manufacturing operations; monitor performance to the standards and address any variations.
• Perform feasibility and trade studies, cost analyses, and return on investment (ROI) and cost-to-benefit evaluations.
• Complete assigned engineering tasks on time and within budget.
• Organize, prepare, and/or conduct technical design reviews to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Perform failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA, pFMEA, dDFMEA) to establish and maintain stable processes.
• Establish and verify new product/process capabilities and new process parameters prior to release to production.
• Perform capability and variability studies on new and existing processes, equipment, and tools.
• Provide technical support and clear communications to all users of the process.
• Monitor and evaluate quality data and develop methods to improve quality levels.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, techniques and quality issues; develop corrective actions to maintain acceptable levels of productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, and internal and external supply chain personnel to diagnose issues and support continuous improvements.
• Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Support root cause corrective action activities using structured practices such as DMAIC or 8D.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qqualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 Year Technical Education preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of Testing or troubleshooting
• Experience with data management
• Lean / Six Sigma Certification and application of Lean / Six Sigma Body of Knowledge is a plus
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Proven track record of evaluating existing manufacturing processes and ability to re-engineer those processes to increase throughput, reduce downtime, improve safety and enhance quality.
• Proven ability to problem solve, execute, deliver on commitments and drive projects to on time completion.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to energize, develop and build relationships with co-workers and cross-functional team members.
• Strong ability to influence people without direct authority and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to manage projects and develop manufacturing processes for production handoff.
• Ability and willingness to engage with the manufacturing floor and associated personnel to implement processes, solve problems and insure flow of material within work centers.

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