Manufacturing Engineer

Superior Essex is the parent brand of Essex Solutions, Superior Essex Communications, IVA, Lacroix + Kress, Hi-Wire, and Essex Brownell. It has over 3,000 employees in 11 countries, on three continents. Superior Essex is the leading, global provider of magnet wire and is on the forefront of communications fiber application as well as Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. It is instrumental in creating disruptive technological advancements in the electrification of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Superior Essex is committed to pioneering smart building technology while also setting the pace on sustainability. Superior Essex is Everywhere You Live and Work®. Additional information is available at superioressex.com.

Manufacturing Engineer  

• Investigate, understand, and develop practical process improvements and modifications for production of magnet wire products. 

• Apply sound engineering principles and methods to improve quality, efficiency and cost. 

• Maintain detailed records of process improvements and equipment changes.  

• Work with the Quality Lab and Production Team to diagnose and improve product quality issues. 

• Provide hands-on technical support for existing processes to improve safety, product quality, process efficiency, and material usages and scrap. 

• Evaluate prototype equipment, document performance, and recommend modifications. 

• Develop build strategies and process controls for new product trials and production launches. 

• Design and source production tooling for sample runs and new product launches. 

• Assist with project management, planning, and documentation for new product trials and launches, and engineering projects. 

• Communicate project milestones and critical paths regularly to ensure functional and timely results. 

• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with team members and other departments. 

• Use of hand tools and measuring equipment. 

• Knowledge of computer usage and most Microsoft applications. 

• Observe all safety standards. 

• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace.