Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing projects for new products, designs, and or manufacturing operations to produce new and changed-design optical connectivity apparatus. The Process Engineer is also responsible for providing ongoing support for the current production of optical connectivity products and processes. This engineer will measure and analyze the performance of optical devices and support new-product development activities from concept to deployment. Provide manufacturing engineering support of production processes/capacity and initiatives to minimize production costs and optimize output, with strict conformance to product specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Strong manufacturing and process experience in single and multifiber passive optical connectivity components

• Experience in manufacture processes, termination, and testing of optical connectivity apparatus (minimum of 6 years desired)

• Required experience with research and development projects as an active team participant

• Personal experience and knowledge of industry standards and fiber optic test procedures

• Experience with programming and operation of automated testing equipment and systems

• SolidWorks experience is preferred.

• Experience with molding plastic parts with tight tolerances is preferred.

• BSME, BSEE, or BSIE required; Master's degree preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal/teamwork skills

• Computer knowledge and skills (Microsoft Office & Project required, Visual Basic, LabView or equivalent desired)

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develop production capabilities for new products and modify designs for current products while testing to industry standards and customer specifications.

• Ability to test designs and apply the scientific method of problem-solving to development projects

• Conduct initial tests of design prototypes and qualification tests on new product designs.

• Assist with RFQs, and time studies

• Assist with the purchase of production tools, molds, fixtures, machines and test equipment.

• Evaluate tool-made samples supplied by manufacturing and contract manufacturers for approval.

• Assist the development team with manufacturing layouts, operation, and calibration of OFS-owned facilities.

• Assist in the establishment of manufacturing sources and component suppliers.

• Provide manufacturing engineering input to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) project plan and execute assigned tasks.

• Monitor laboratory equipment and calibration dates.

• Create/revise product documentation and test results.

• Conduct root cause analysis and determine corrective action to resolve customer & vendor quality issues.

• Issue, implement, and or approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

OFS employees are expected to be role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety-conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

OFS Fitel, LLC, a global Georgia-based company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.