Process Engineering Technician

Description

Quabbin Wire & Cable Co., Inc. is a high-quality manufacturer of electronic cables for numerous industrial, commercial, audio/visual and other electronic applications. With a reputation for solutions-based engineering and a quality system certified to ISO 9001:2015, Quabbin continually earns trust and respect from its partners in the wire and cable market.

Motivated technical professionals join us for the stable, challenging team atmosphere and for the opportunity to learn and develop their careers. With just under 100 employees, we offer high visibility, low bureaucracy and a familiar work environment where everybody knows your name.

Our success starts with hiring capable people through a rigorous hiring process. Just like you, we want to be as sure as possible that you’ll be successful on the job. Once employed, you’ll participate in training activities and will help plan your own professional development. 

If you are technically and mechanically oriented, have strong troubleshooting, computer and communication skills, and enjoy helping others in a manufacturing environment, you may be an excellent candidate for this technician position. Important qualifications are listed below; on-the-job training will be provided on the specifics of our products and systems.

Job Description

Interfaces with Quality, Manufacturing and Maintenance teams to continually improve production processes. Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting on the factory floor and maintains accurate process documentation. Monitors work in process as required to ensure that product and process performance goals are met. 

1. Performs visual inspection and monitoring of production processes to confirm that parameters critical to product performance are met.

2. Assists with projects for continual improvement of processes.

3. Works with Maintenance on process modifications for new and existing products.

4. Assists with process troubleshooting and corrective actions.

5. Designs and builds mechanical test fixtures for cable development and testing.

6. Performs verification of process start-ups.

7. Assists with process qualifications.

8. Assists in the sourcing and installation of peripheral process equipment.

9. Performs electrical and mechanical tests on materials as needed for process improvement initiatives and as backup to quality assurance personnel.

10.Provides data collection and analysis.

11.Inspects incoming raw materials for prototype runs as required.

12.Assists in preparation and maintenance of engineering and quality-related documentation.

13.Assists in training key operations personnel and trainers in new products/processes.

14.Assists in maintenance of monitoring equipment.

Requirements

1. Authorization to work in the U.S. 

2. High School Diploma or equivalent

3. 2 years’ experience in technical manufacturing or engineering

4. Strong mechanical aptitude

5. Solid math skills and aptitude

6. Effective interpersonal communication ability (email, instructions, questioning, training etc.)

7. Good computer skills or aptitude; familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and CAD software

8. Effective documentation and writing skills

9. Strong work ethic; ability to maintain high productivity with limited supervision

10.Accuracy and attention to detail

11.Demonstrated time management skills

12.Familiarity with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools

13.Research experience; accessing, compiling and prioritizing data to solve problems

14.Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO 9000 standards

15.Experience with statistics and statistical process control is a plus

16.Wire and cable experience is a plus.

17.Engineering/Technical course work (college level) is desirable.

This is a full-time, on-site position; standard hours are 7 am – 5 pm Monday - Friday. 

We conduct employment testing, reference checks and drug screening for all new hires.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid time off (vacation/sick/personal/holidays), 401(k), excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, employee discounts and more. We enjoy foodie days, wellness events, financial literacy programs, family days, and service awards.
 

CONNECT WITH US! If you meet the qualifications listed above, we invite you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!  

 An Equal Opportunity Employer .