SUMMARY

This role entails overseeing and directing the efforts of engineers and engineering technicians to ensure the safety of the plant, product quality, timely delivery of manufacturing/prototype orders, continuous improvement, and product qualification. Additionally, this position involves performing supervisory functions in addition to an existing engineering role.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Maintain functionality of Process and/or Product Development Engineer duties in assigned areas.
• Attend or designate coverage for production stand-up, waste, value stream team, product management, and factory project planning meetings.
• Lead engineering team meetings for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Drive actions and monitor the progress of engineer and engineering technician activities in support of product qualification and value stream team objectives.
• Ensure the utilization of formal documentation techniques.
• Execute the departmental administrative duties related to attendance, conditional release of purchase requisitions, and performance management systems.

 

Other duties as required in support of the department and the company

 

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly responsible for the teams in the respective area.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 5+ years of data bus, fiber optic, high frequency, medical, or power transmission cable manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in wire and cable production and product development preferred.
• Experience with FMEA creation and deployment methodologies preferred.
• Experience in technical resource supervision required.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and cellular-based manufacturing preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic addition and subtraction skills.

JOB SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint is necessary.
• Ability to train, motivate, multi-task, and set priorities.
• Knowledge about the operation and design of aircraft systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory certification requirements for aircraft electrical and avionics systems is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Skills in the use of 2D and/or 3D design software a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Familiar with work orders and related technical documentation
• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
• A team player who can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Strong focus on customer service and dedication to the overall success of the organization.
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.
• Understanding and experience in a Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S-related performance teams.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Writing skills required to complete documents and forms.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements outlined below are indicative of those necessary to fulfill the core responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these tasks. During performing job duties, the employee will regularly engage in activities such as using hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as communicating verbally. Additionally, the employee will frequently need to reach with hands and arms, while also standing and walking as part of the role. Occasional lifting and movement of objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. This position also demands specific vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is an air-conditioned facility with many pieces of equipment that produce heat. The following are potential items encountered: fumes, dust, noise, hazardous/toxic chemicals, and moderate noise levels. Appropriate training is provided and documented based on job placement that complies with OSHA and EPA regulations.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies.