MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

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Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation and improvement of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in the advanced machining department, in accordance with productspecifications and quality standard. The Manufacturing Engineer will also coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products. The position reports to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer and is located on site in East Syracuse, NY.

What you will do:

• Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training for manufacturing processes in the advanced machining department.
• Addresses production stops and takes corrective action when problem is process related.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Develops routings, processes and tooling when operations require existing products to be manufactured on alternate equipment.
• Creates or assist with machining programs for a variety of CNC equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new and revised products including setting costs / rates, sourcing tools, defining processes and evaluating preproduction runs.
• Develops and tests and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for improving manufacturing methods or efficiency.
• Collects and analyzes data to drive fact-based decisions for continuous improvement.
• Helps maintain machining department performance metrics.
• Maintains plant layout and assists in developing layout where new equipment/processes are implemented.
• Verifies rates for current processes and updates SAP as required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Ability to identify, lead, and implement process improvements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills toeffectively deal with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to be a strategic thinker who is willing and able to be hands on when needed.
• Well-developed organization skills, including the ability to handle many details and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment while upholding quality standards.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel & Access.
• Excellent independent judgement and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions with little direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment in a culturally diverse workplace.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $71,000 - $107,700 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.