Sustaining Product Engineer (Cable)

Founded in 1976, Samtec is much more than just another connector company. We put people first, along with a commitment to exceptional service, quality products, and innovative technologies that take the industry further faster. This is enabled by our unique, fully integrated business model, which allows for true collaboration and innovation without the limits of traditional business models. This position is on site and based in Wilsonville, Oregon. Summary/Objective The Sustaining Product Engineer provides technical support for the manufacturing floor for released cable products/processes as well as new product introductions. The main focus of this role is on successful transition of new products into production, scaling and supporting existing products and line extensions, and continuous improvement manufacturing of key performance indicators. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Provide sustaining engineering support for released cable products acting as liaison between engineering, production, quality, and operations. Provide technical support for nonconforming material investigations and unplanned machine/process issues using structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and CAPAs. Support the new product introduction (NPI) process to ensure seamless transition into production. Ensure scalability of released products to meet performance targets (OEE, yield, throughput, etc.). Support manufacturing site transfers and act as a point of contact for released products across bulk cable manufacturing locations. Lead engineering projects to introduce line extensions and material changes to cable product families. Lead continuous improvement activities following lean six sigma tools focused on manufacturing yield, cost, machine availability, and productivity. Responsible for developing standard manufacturing procedures and ensuring technical product details are captured in training materials/documents/videos. Support Sourcing through qualification of new raw materials and vendors in the supply chain. Manage multiple projects simultaneously with cross-functional teams via project charters, work breakdown structure and stakeholder reviews to meet business goals on target timelines. Promote a data‑driven approach to drive sustaining activities towards the highest impact/effort. Any other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities. Required Experience 3-5 years of experience in process, manufacturing, and/or quality engineering. Wire and cable manufacturing experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and proactively drive progress with cross‑functional teams. Strong computer skills, data gathering, and reporting. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, creative mindset. Project management training preferred. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs. Must be willing to follow all safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE while working around chemicals, rotating machinery, and high temperature tooling. Must also be willing to follow all safety regulations and wear required protective gear (PPE). Ability to travel up to 1-2 times per year. Preferred Education B.S. or B.A. in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.) or other equivalent work experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samtec, Inc