Engineering Section Supervisor

Requisition Number: 79523

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position:

Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction

Day to Day Responsibilities:

•    Provide daily supervision, ensuring mfg. support within the Fiber making operations department
•    Prioritize engineering support efforts, to maximize performance and minimize mfg. costs
•    Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritizing resource allocation as dictated by business priorities
•    Actively engage in plant safety initiatives
•    Develop/maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance
•    Champion the use of a first-principles based problem solving methodology
•    Provide challenging assignments to direct reports, and actively support in career progression
•    Development of short- and long-term equipment and process strategies, with regards to continuous improvement programs 
•    Sponsor or lead projects targeted at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity, and other strategic initiatives

Travel Requirements: Less than 5% including domestic and international

Hours of work / schedule / flex-time: 40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday. Overtime is not uncommon and is expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of business needs. Off-hours leadership support required once every few months

Required Education and Experience:

•    BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Ceramic Engineering or degree in other Engineering discipline with demonstrated manufacturing experience
•    Four (4) or more years’ experience in a direct manufacturing environment

Required Skills:

•    Ability to make sound technical decisions, both within and outside areas of expertise
•    Strong communication and presentation skills
•    Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization
•    Project management capability, particularly in the coordination of multiple, inter-related tasks
•    Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
•    Proficient in Six Sigma / DOE, and its use in driving towards root-cause of complex technical problems
•    Data collection and analysis skills
•    Working knowledge of documentation systems

Desired Skills:

•    Knowledge of fiber optics
•    Supervisory skills, particularly in the coaching and/or mentoring of technical employees
•    Project management experience(s)
•    Agile learner, capable of grasping new technical concepts quickly
•    Working knowledge of glass fracture mechanics
•    Working knowledge of Electro-Mechanical systems, with focus on those typically found within the winding of optical fiber and cable

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $125,900.00 - $173,113.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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