Description

You will own the mechanical capability and performance of cable and ribbon assembly equipment, ensuring stability and throughput in continuous manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimize tooling, fixturing, guides, rollers, and tension control mechanisms.
• Establish and maintain equipment capability metrics including OEE, Cp/Cpk, uptime, scrap, and yield.
• Lead mechanical capability studies, line balancing, and throughput optimization efforts.
• Perform structured root cause analysis for mechanical and process issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Define mechanical requirements for new equipment and review vendor drawings for compliance.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–6+ years of experience in cable manufacturing or cable assembly equipment engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD tools: SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in data analysis: JMP, Excel, or Minitab.
• Hands-on experience with ribboning, stranding, extrusion, shielding, jacketing, or armoring equipment.
• Deep understanding of mechanical systems in continuous manufacturing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ribbon cable manufacturing.
• Knowledge of tension control systems, dancer mechanisms, capstans, and servo-driven equipment.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Cp/Cpk analysis, and OEE.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree