Innovate, Develop & Grow With US Conec! 

US Conec, Ltd. manufactures and markets high precision molded and metal components, MT-style and custom multifiber ferrules, the MTP ribbon connector family, fiber management circuits, and installation equipment for high density fiber interconnections. We are a small, growth-oriented company with flexible work hours and a low political structure. Patent your ideas. Work on the leading edge of technical design. Be part of a team that is focused on results. A career at US Conec offers you all of this and more. We invite you to explore the following opportunity available at our headquarters in Hickory, NC.

Manufacturing Engineer, 1 position, Hickory, NC

The purpose of this position is to design and develop manufacturing systems with emphasis on new molds and molding processes.

• Daily engineering support to production molding,

• Coordinate optical assembly production as required,

• Design and develop new molds, molding processes, techniques, process improvements and cost reductions,

• Develop and document manufacturing instructions and data sheets,

• Perform data analysis and/or write progress reports on existing manufacturing processes to ensure performance is within expectations,

• Perform analysis on customer returns to determine root cause of failures or complaints

• Provide technical manufacturing support to other functional areas as needed

• Procure new equipment and necessary training as required.

• Repair or arrange for repair of equipment or facilities in the manufacturing area as required

• Lead activities of Process Technicians and in support of assigned projects

• Provide process and/or equipment training to process technicians and hourly associates as required.

• Develop strategic supplier relationships as appropriate

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in engineering field, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred   

• Minimum 3 years experience in a medium volume manufacturing environment (injection molding, die casting, machining, assembly, etc.)

• Knowledge of statistical techniques (design of experiments, measurement R&R, and statistical process control)

• Working knowledge of machining, tools, fixturing, and assembly practices

• Knowledge and working experience with mechanical (indicators, micrometers, etc.) and electronic metrology instrumentation (CMM, Interferometer, Confocal microscope, etc.) is preferred.

• Experience with the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.

• Experience with PLC, data acquisition, and industrial software programming is preferred.  

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

• Advanced PC skills with standard MS Office software.

• Experience with 3D CAD is preferred

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, able to successfully manage several projects at the same time, and work accurately under pressure.

BENEFITS
You might be surprised at what US Conec has to offer. We provide our employees with highly competitive salaries and an impressive benefits package that includes: health, vision, dental, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, cafeteria plan, 401k plan, paid vacation and holidays, and technical education & training. If you meet the above qualifications, we want to talk to you. Apply for this exciting opportunity today by sending your resume, attached as a Word document, to jobs@usconec.com

US Conec, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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