Staffing - Process Engineer II

Internal Title: Process Qualifications Engineer Location: Newton, NC, 100% onsite (could work at the Hickory plant as well, they are 5 miles apart) Education: BS in chemical, mechanical, materials, industrial engineering. Minimum Experience: 3+ Years experience as Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment Immigration Status: Must be eligible to work in the US for a minimum of 18 months Local candidates are preferred but not required Interview Process: Interviews will be held via Teams with 2 or 3 engineering leaders. For local candidates selected, an on-site interview may be requested before finalizing decision. Scope of Position: • A process engineer responsible for providing hands-on help to qualify processes and equipment in a fiber optic cabling plant. • Team member collaborating with a diverse team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) in a high-speed cable manufacturing setting. • Design & execute experiments, analyze data, present results & recommendations • Analyze data sets to identify relationships/capabilities for line performance Requirements: • Effective technical leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities. • Creative/innovative problem solving. • Experience in successfully 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 • Proficiency in using software packages such as JMP, Minitab and Power-BI to analyze and display data. • Excellent communications, interpersonal and influencing skills. • Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.) • Capable of multitasking • Skills and experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE) methods. • Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement Key Responsibilities: • Assist and support 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 • Hands on set-up of test equipment • Supports manufacturing process improvements, variability reduction, defect reduction, process control, throughput improvements and 6-Sigma initiatives. • Supports 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. • Conducts experimentation to expand process understanding and support technology deployment. • Lead and/or supports in the development of standard work documentation to include SOPs, SOS, Job Aids and Training Documentation. • Ensures safe work practices. Work Schedule: Typical 40 hours per week. May require working weekends/holidays or longer days to support project schedule. EEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."

Created: 2026-03-10