Process Engineer – Cable Assembly Manufacturing (f/m/d)

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc
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Process Engineer – Cable Assembly Manufacturing (f/m/d)

About the Role:We are looking for a Process Engineer (f/m/d) to join our team. In this role, you will work with production and project teams to develop and implement manufacturing processes for innovative assemblies used by our international customers in demanding Aerospace and Defense environments. The area of responsibility includes identification and implementation of suitable cable assembly processes; resolution of process upsets and manufacturing issues; to the scaling from prototypes to validated and volume-compatible series production.

This position will be located at our facility in Dundee, Scotland, with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

  1. Partner with fellow Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Manufacturing Technicians to identify and implement equipment/process improvements to improve product performance (stability / capability, yield, and costs).
  2. Continuously improve equipment and manufacturing processes.
  3. Execute on product development efforts, providing effective support for Product Specialists and Application Engineers through PFMEA, APQP, and PPAP to ensure the process reliably delivers a fit for use product that meets all specifications and customer requirements.
  4. Partner with quality function to investigate customer returns and create rework processes.
  5. Troubleshoot equipment, process and product upsets and drive root cause problem-solving, resolution and prevention.
  6. Create product build instructions, processes and fixturing/tooling designs as required. Support and drive product specification review and design and development processes.
  7. Employ statistical techniques including Design of Experiments (DoE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  8. Support, identify and drive equipment and process implementation and validation efforts in line with business strategy including fibre optic termination and testing.
  9. Support manufacturing operations needs.

Required Qualifications:

  1. Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, mechatronic, electrical, or similar engineering discipline.
  2. Experience in the field of cable, cable assembly and fibre optic assembly and or subsea cabling production.
  3. Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals including validation and statistical tools for development, optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
  4. Conceptual thinker, ability to identify critical issues and failure modes, including analytics, underlying root cause, and take appropriate methodical actions to address.
  5. Proven desire to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
  6. Proven capability to plan and lead multiple projects from development to completion while meeting timelines and deliverables.
  7. Flexible team player who effectively communicates and documents technical information and data.

Desired Qualifications:

  1. Experience with AutoCAD/Inventor 3D/SolidWorks.
  2. Awareness of AS9100 and AS9145.
  3. Strategic growth mindset with the ability to identify and drive new projects and concepts.

What We Offer:Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

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