Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of experience or 8 years relevant experience without a degree.
  • Experience in cable or harness process engineering preferred.
  • Knowledge of cable manufacturing techniques and IPC/WHMA-A-620, class 3 workmanship.
  • Ability to understand schematics, wire lists, and blueprints.
  • Strong technical knowledge of SAP ME, SAP ECC and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

  • Review design requirements for manufacturability.
  • Create processes to meet design and workmanship standards.
  • Evaluate tooling needs for manufacturing.
  • Assist in the initial builds of cable assemblies and update processes as needed.
  • Analyze problem reports to improve processes.
  • Provide feedback on Engineering Change Requests and implement changes.
  • Determine root causes of failures and drive corrective actions.
  • Participate in process improvement activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to participate in high-impact projects.
  • On-site support to manufacturing teams, enhancing teamwork and collaboration.
  • Potential for overtime and extended hours to meet project deadlines and gain experience.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for comprehensive project participation.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer, Cable Harness

Job Code: 42051

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates them to internal and external customers. Defines, develops, and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems. Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes. Actively participates with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products. Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:
  • Reviewing design requirements, drawings, and parts lists for manufacturability
  • Create processes to meet design and workmanship requirements
  • Evaluate tooling needs and availability
  • Assists Cable manufacturing's First Time Build team in building initial unit builds and prototype cable assemblies; updated processes as needed
  • Reviews of problem reports; make improvements and corrections to process as warranted
  • Provide input on Engineering Changes Requests; implement changes into processes
  • Determine root cause of failures and drive corrective actions
  • Collects and analyzes quality related data and offers corrective action(s) to help eliminate future defects from occurring
  • Participates in process improvement activities
  • Writes and updates workmanship standards
  • Provide input on engineering specifications
  • Support OT (nights, weekends, extended hours) as needed to meet schedule requirements
  • Ensure company financial goals are met through timely completion of processes, projects, and other initiatives
  • Works on-site in support of manufacturing team
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience in cable/harness process engineering.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cable manufacturing techniques and IPC/WHMA-A-620, class 3 workmanship requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to comprehend schematics, wire lists, wire diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Advanced technical and operational knowledge and experience of manufacturing highly technical devices.
  • Strong technical SAP ME, SAP ECC and Teamcenter experience.

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