Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Spartanburg, SC

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 7,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, improvement, and support of manufacturing processes for existing and new products. This position is the primary engineering resource responsible for addressing manufacturing challenges affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency independently managing projects of varying complexity, developing and maintaining process control documentation, and will have a strong focus on process efficiency improvements and launching new products/processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes and process improvements
• With R&D Engineering support, develop and launch new products and processes.
• Select, design, and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity objectives
• Develop and continually improve written processes, test work instructions, and Support New Item Setups ensuring routing instructions, BOMs, and referenced drawings are correct
• Support Production as needed through material substitutions, process/drawing deviations, and engineering expertise
• Investigate root causes of nonconforming products and implement corrective actions
• Design and implement shop floor layouts and workflows
• Establish and lead training, development, and certification plans for production associates and engineering technicians.
• Identify, justify, plan, and lead continuous improvement and capacity expansion projects
• Monitor process performance metrics to identify opportunities for product and process improvement
• Work with internal and external suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes
• Improve housekeeping and safety by applying the 5S principles
• Perform other duties as required

Personal Qualities

• Team player with strong leadership skills able to effectively implement changes that challenge status quo
• Strong attention to detail, organization, project management, and analytical skills
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable in a cross-functional, multicultural environment
• Proactive self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve in challenging environments with limited supervision
• Ability to positively influence team atmosphere across departments and make meaningful contributions
• Data driven approach to process improvements and problem solving
• Flexibility to meet challenges as they arise
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or Industrial Engineering with strong mechanical aptitude.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in manufacturing setting as process/manufacturing engineer, Strong Process/Manufacturing Engineering Co Op experience with demonstrated achievements considered
• Demonstrated ability to initiate improvement projects and carry through to successful implementation
• Hands on experience developing tool/fixtures, launching new production areas, processes, or products
• Experience with machining or precision mechanical assembly and test methods
• Experience with lower volume, high mix machining and casting processes preferred
• Practical understanding of workplace 5S, 6-SIGMA and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Demonstrated experience leading project and/or self-directed work teams
• Knowledge of ISO-9000 based quality systems
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

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