OFS Fitel is hiring: Manufacturing Process Engineer in Avon

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We currently seek a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Cable Engineering department in our division located in Avon, CT, to help support our continued business growth.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for specialty fiber optic cables. Key duties include implementing new processes, improving existing ones, and troubleshooting production issues to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes for specialty fiber optic cables, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate new process designs for prototype and full-scale production.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Monitor key process performance metrics and leverage data-driven insights to implement optimizations, supporting the company's Industry 4.0 transformation.
• Diagnose and resolve process-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure consistent production quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis on process failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for new and existing processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Ensure all processes are compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with production, quality assurance, and R&D teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance to production operators and technicians on process-related matters.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably in specialty fiber optic cable manufacturing or a related industry.
• Experience with developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ideally with exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve process issues quickly.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including comprehensive health insurance, incentive programs, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply online at https://www.ofsoptics.com/careers.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

OFS, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.