Process Engineer

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 13,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.What We Offer:Flexible time off policy401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain data-driven tools and reporting to support production and engineering decisionsAnalyze high-mix manufacturing data to identify:BottlenecksFlow constraintsCapacity issuesImprovement opportunitiesProvide forward-looking insights to help engineering stay ahead of demand shiftsImprove production visibility and responsiveness in a constantly changing environmentSupport process improvements, layout changes, and flow optimizationWork cross-functionally with production, engineering, and leadershipUpdate legacy manufacturing processes to support current market trends and increasing production demands.Observe operations with a critical eye, collect trustworthy data, and build clean data streams to support process standards, corrections, new ground level scheduling efforts, operations capacity and loading understanding, and increase capacity.Use engineering expertise, objective analysis, and professional judgment to improve, create, and sustain high performing processes capable of handling high mix.Develop tools and systems to track performance and ensure immediate and long-term success.Support new plantwide scheduling initiatives by developing tools and processes to properly load and synchronize operations.Analyze actual vs. realized capacity and implement strategies to close performance gaps.Focus operations on key performance indicators to drive measurable growth and continuous improvement.Design, launch, and track meaningful manufacturing KPIs.Train operations teams to understand and manage performance using data and metrics.Actively contribute to a respectful, high-functioning team culture.Build strong relationships across departments to foster collaboration and shared ownership.Serve as a technical partner and mentor to peers and operations staff.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering (or related field).2-3 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred. Experience with high mixAbility to operate effectively in a fast-changing, low-structure environmentStrong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, actionable outcomesExceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining principles.Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive change through influence and expertise.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Passion for teamwork, continuous improvement, and building a collaborative culture.Job SummaryRequisition Number: PROCE Job Category: Engineering - Mfg Production \& ProcessSchedule: Full-Time