Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the position

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join OFS Laboratories. You will work alongside scientists, production, and quality assurance staff to increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components. This role offers the opportunity to improve fabrication and measurement processes for the manufacture of new products by analyzing existing methods, implementing improvements, and creating documentation. Key aspects of the position include improving manufacturing yield, identifying equipment and process difficulties, and reducing cost.

Responsibilities

• Increase the manufacturing readiness of new optical fiber products and fiber-based components.
• Improve fabrication and measurement processes for the manufacture of new products.
• Analyze existing methods and implement improvements.
• Create documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Improve manufacturing yield and identify equipment and process difficulties.
• Reduce manufacturing costs.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering.
• Three or more years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Three or more years' experience in data analysis for Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (especially SolidWorks) and mechanical design is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of LabView, Python and other computer languages for automation is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to change.
• Proficiency with MS Office Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
• Discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with 3D CAD software (especially SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma practices.
• Familiarity with LabView, Python, and other computer languages for automation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Matching 401(k) plan