Project Engineer

Requisition Number: 79131

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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.

Function/Dept Purpose Statement

The Plant Engineering organization is the steward of our equipment and process. We maintain the equipment; conduct advanced troubleshooting; monitor equipment and process performance; and develop and implement process/equipment/procedure adjustments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports drive to fundamental process understanding and lowest cost producer objectives.
• Supports the development and execution of plans to evaluate improvements in existing technology resulting in a superior product in terms of quality and/or cost.
• Supports and/or leads sub-teams on new equipment installation, process certification, documentation and training.
• Works with other team members to solve difficult technical, engineering related problems.
• Supports or leads small project teams to focus on continuous improvement activities, new product or process introductions, and cost reduction projects.
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action.
• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes.
• Identifies and supports evaluation of equipment, process and cost-improvement opportunities for upcoming projects.
• Assists in developing preliminary project scope, technical requirements, cost estimates, and justification for equipment or process-improvement projects.

Project state

• Training program will be “on the job” and will be results oriented, practical training.
• During training program, assists with the installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and operation of manufacturing equipment and learns our safety protocol, equipment, process, and culture/values.
• Leverages training program to assist in the installation, start-up, debugging, and operationalization of our process equipment in the Indian GF. 
• Works with other team members to ensure quality operations are occurring. 
• Validates training and other installation/process support processes and helps to train new personnel.
• Supports the review of engineering drawings, equipment layouts, installation and commissioning documents.
• Coordinates installation readiness, including site access, utility availability, contractor mobilization, material availability and safety requirements.
• Oversees and coordinates on-site activities for the installation, start-up, troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment and related systems
• Maintains project schedules, milestone plans, action trackers, and periodic progress/status reports.
• Tracks project risks, issues, dependencies and roadblocks; escalate potential impact on scope, schedule, cost or quality.
• Supports in equipment acceptance, performance trials, and handover to operations and maintenance.

Required Experience:

• 4-7 years’ experience in process engineering Projects in manufacturing environment
• Exposure to industrial safety practices
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while managing multiple tasks and issues effectively 

Required Knowledge:

• B.E. in Mechanical/Mechatronics
• Experience in Project Management/Project Execution
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong Data Analysis skills (Control Charts, Pareto Analysis, Pivot Table) and Analytical mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and/or as a team leader
• Technical aptitude conducive to building proficiency in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and evaluating manufacturing data.
• Experience with MS-office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MS Access.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC project experience preferred
• Basic understanding of project scheduling, project documentation, action/risk tracking, and progress reporting.
• Familiarity with MS Project or other project-planning/tracking tools is preferred.