Description

You will own the mechanical capability and performance of cable and ribbon assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical capability metrics including OEE, Cp/Cpk, uptime, scrap, and yield.
• Design and optimize tooling, fixaturing, guides, rollers, payoff systems, and tension control mechanisms.
• Perform root cause analysis for mechanical and process issues to implement corrective actions.
• Define mechanical requirements and performance specifications for new equipment and work with OEMs on design and acceptance.
• Develop 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for equipment upgrades and custom tooling.
• Support FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and line acceptance criteria.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in cable manufacturing or cable assembly equipment engineering.
• Hands-on experience with ribboning, stranding, extrusion, shielding, jacketing, or armoring equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD tools including SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in data analysis using JMP, Excel, or Minitab.
• Experience performing equipment capability analysis and production line optimization.
• Deep understanding of mechanical systems in continuous manufacturing environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ribbon cable manufacturing.
• Knowledge of tension control systems, dancer mechanisms, capsstans, and servo driven equipment.
• Familiarity with SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, and OEE.
• Working knowledge of PLC controlled machinery and electro-mechanical interfaces.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree