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Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Standard

The Okonite Company

Ramsey, NJ

102 Hilltop Rd, Ramsey, NJ

Job Type

Full_Time

Salary

Not specified

Posted Date

July 03, 2025

Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our corporate engineering team. In this role, you’ll provide direct support to multiple manufacturing locations, driving improvements in productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in wire and cable manufacturing and a strong understanding of industrial standards and processes.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Provide engineering support from the Corporate Headquarters and while visiting manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Apply knowledge of cable manufacturing standards (ICEA, UL, AEIC, ASTM, IEEE).
• Analyze plant performance and identify areas for improvement (materials, labor, equipment).
• Lead experimental development, statistical process control (SPC), and quality initiatives.
• Train Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators to implement improvements.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, machine components, and product constructions.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear (10CFR50/1E), ISO 9001:2015, and safety/environmental regulations.
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Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or other relevant technical degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (wire and cable preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with thermoplastic and thermoset polymers.
• Robust knowledge of industrial systems.
• Proficient in computer-aided design and data-driven analysis.
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Why Join Us?
• Work with a stable, respected industry leader in cable manufacturing.
• Take part in impactful engineering projects across multiple sites.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth and development.

The Okonite Company is a 100% employee-owned leader in the wire and cable industry, with a legacy of innovation, quality, and stability dating back to 1878. We build high-performance cable products used in critical industries like power, transit, data, and infrastructure. At Okonite, you’ll find a team-oriented culture, long-term career paths, and the rare opportunity to have a real stake in the company’s success. If you're looking for a hands-on engineering role, meaningful impact, and a place where your work matters—Okonite is where you will find it.
Help shape the future of manufacturing excellence at Okonite. We’re looking for engineers who take initiative, think critically, and are passionate about improving operations.

Company Description

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882.

In June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide.

Today, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables.

Okonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.

Company Description

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878, making it one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. Earliest customers included Samuel F.B. Morse for his telegraph network and Thomas A. Edison for the Pearl Street Generating Station, the nation's first, built in New York City in 1882. \r\n\r\nIn June 1976, Okonite became the largest company in the United States to be owned by its employees through an Employees' Stock Ownership Trust. As such, Okonite employees have a unique vested interest in the quality and service we provide. \r\n\r\nToday, Okonite is headquartered in Ramsey NJ, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. At our six (6) manufacturing facilities, we make cables that range from 300V to 345kV insulated products that include Instrumentation, Power and Control, Medium Voltage, and High Voltage cables. \r\n\r\nOkonite serves a multitude of markets including Electric Utility (Distribution, Transmission, and Generation including fossil and nuclear), Oil & Gas (refineries and production platforms), Chemical, Military bases, Railroad, Transit and Pulp & Paper. In addition, we provide cables to various other industrial customers in areas of Hospitals, Colleges & Universities, Water Treatment Plants and Data Centers. With today's focus on renewable energy, Okonite cables can be found at Wind Farms, Solar Farms, and Biofuel generating facilities.