Teams at Superior Essex Communications

Designs, programs, commissions, and supports automated fiber optic production equipment and processes. Responsibilities include Siemens PLC and controls programming, electrical schematic development, mechanical fixture design, equipment evaluation, troubleshooting, commissioning, documentation, parts procurement, and process improvement. The role collaborates across technical teams, supports project planning, and develops automation solutions that improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and cost.

Develops and improves production methods, processes, machines, equipment, tooling, and plant layouts for copper and fiber cable manufacturing. Conducts feasibility studies, engineering investigations, cost analyses, statistical analysis, and production trials. Coordinates capital projects, vendor activities, automation initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams. Prepares process specifications and documentation, troubleshoots production issues, supports safety and maintenance improvements, and collaborates with quality, production, design engineering, and maintenance teams.

Leads plant-wide operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable process improvements. Facilitates Kaizen, 5S, SMED, DMAIC, root-cause analysis, value-stream mapping, and Gemba activities. Uses ERP data, statistical analysis, visualization, and CAD tools to identify opportunities and develop solutions. Coaches plant personnel, leads complex improvement projects, creates operational excellence plans, and conducts audits to sustain results.