Process Engineer

Description

Would you like to help revolutionize the wire and cable industry? Sequel Wire and Cable located in Argos, IN is focused on humbly revolutionizing every facet of the wire and cable industry. We believe in employing the latest technologies, hiring the best employees, and maintaining an unrelenting focus on taking care of the customer.

Successful employees of Sequel Wire and Cable will be driven to provide our customers with the best possible quality and service, when and where the customer requires it. Additionally, at Sequel, we're looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit with a constant eye for continuous improvement in all aspects of their job.

We are seeking a Process Engineer responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This role leads continuous improvement initiatives within the value stream, identifies opportunities for process enhancement, and drives the successful execution of improvement projects. Working closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams, the Process Engineer provides hands-on support in troubleshooting manufacturing issues, validating process changes, and launching new products. The position also coordinates the resources, training, and documentation necessary to implement and sustain process improvements while ensuring consistent product quality and operational performance.

Essential Job Functions

· Leading the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for fabricating and/or extruding OEM products.

· Developing and document processing specifications and standard operating procedures.

· Collaborating with cross-functional teams including maintenance, quality, and operations.

· Investigate line stoppages, quality non-conformances and material failures and implementing immediate corrective actions.

· Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety- Supporting, troubleshooting and root cause analysis of production issues.

· Utilizing internal and external sources to evaluate, synthesize and interrelate information when solving problems and making decisions.

· Accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; organize work into logical process steps; use time effectively; establish priorities.

· Evaluating the risk/reward priority of implementation and improvement opportunities.

· Lead scrap-reduction, line-balancing, and cycle-time reduction initiatives.

· Utilize statistical tools to monitor process capability and variance.

· Contributing to the growth and culture of the OEM division within a mature manufacturing environment.

· Participating in the installation and commissioning of new production equipment as directed.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field preferred).

· 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing process engineering in wire and cable or similar industries.

· Familiarity with continuous processing, extrusion, plastic molding, or wire drawing equipment is required.

· Proficiency in basic engineering tools and computer skills; AutoCAD experience is a plus.

· Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial.

· Proven project management skills.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to learn quickly.

· Willingness to be hands-on and adaptable in a dynamic, specialized environment.

· This is an in-person, on-site work environment.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

· The essential functions of this job require working within a production facility with exposure to various noise levels, heat and moving machinery.

· Ability to stand for long periods of time observing and interacting on the production line.

· Extended periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

· Must be able to traverse the production facility.

Benefits

We provide high-quality jobs with competitive pay and benefits for all employees and their families. We believe it is our responsibility to enable our employees to provide a quality life for their families. Our benefits include:

· Paid Vacation

· Paid Holidays-including 2 floating holidays

· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer paid portion keeping the employee’s cost low.

· 401k with company match

· Company paid Life Insurance

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Referral Program

· Incentive Bonus

Job Classification : FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, job classification: full-time

We are a tobacco and drug-free workplace.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Sequel Wire and Cable is an Equal Opportunity Employer