Location: Wilmington,NC, USA
Scope of Position:
• This position will be responsible for owning the IT-related software associated with at least one manufacturing process step in the Optical Fiber manufacturing plant. In this capacity, he/she will work closely with engineering and operations teams in the plant to implement improvements in this process area.
• The person will become the expert for the process controls system in their area of responsibility along with ancillary data feeds to a manufacturing execution system and reporting systems.
• The person will also be responsible for developing or modifying other software systems that support manufacturing in the plant such as web-based or stand-alone applications.
• When the person leads a project, he/she will be responsible for managing the activities required to meet the project's objectives within the constraints of an allowed budget and a desired timeline.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
• Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts. Develop plans for innovative solutions to technical problems and follow through to implementation.
• Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
• Lead or participate in capital projects.