Job Description:

SUMMARY
Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant on off shifts or weekend. Experience in Fiber fabrication, longer duration/bulk processes, and chemical background desirable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee all aspects of fiber manufacturing on weekend and off shift.
• Calculate perform properties as performs are completed, maintain database and adjust fabrication programs to keep properties in correct ranges.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Identify equipment issues, repair as possible and document changes.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Hands on knowledge of database programs
• Oversee operator work

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 3+ yr.s experience
• Manufacturing experience with RF induction furnaces, glass manufacturing processes a plus
• Ability to work independently as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
• Proficient with JIT, Lean Manufacturing, SPC and 6-Sigma techniques;
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, databases, AutoCAD.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder(Permanent Resident)

Experience: Manufacturing experience with RF induction furnaces, glass manufacturing processes a plus
Working knowledge: optical fiber manufacturing, statistics, mechanical and electrical repairs.
Physical demands: Moving gas Cylinders weighing up to 170 lbs.

KVH Industries, Inc (“KVH”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KVH offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees regardless of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military service, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by applicable law. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment.
Employment with KVH is contingent on undergoing a drug screening test and a negative result.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the KVH Industries Career Website  http://www.kvh.com/CareerOpps