Process Engineer
AFL Telecommunications · Duncan, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at AFL Telecommunications (industrial) in Duncan, SC. Design, launch, and track meaningful manufacturing KPIs.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $80k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 14 process engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live process postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $80k–$100k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 71%
- Lean 64%
- Six Sigma 43%
- ✓ New product launch 29%
- Extrusion 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at AFL Telecommunications
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: AFL Telecommunications in Duncan
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Full description from AFL TelecommunicationsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Build and maintain data-driven tools and reporting to support production and engineering decisions
- ◆Analyze high-mix manufacturing data to identify:
- ◆Bottlenecks
- ◆Flow constraints
- ◆Capacity issues
- ◆Improvement opportunities
- ◆Provide forward-looking insights to help engineering stay ahead of demand shifts
- ◆Improve production visibility and responsiveness in a constantly changing environment
- ◆Support process improvements, layout changes, and flow optimization
- ◆Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and leadership
- ◆Update legacy manufacturing processes to support current market trends and increasing production demands.
- ◆Observe operations with a critical eye, collect trustworthy data, and build clean data streams to support process standards, corrections, new ground level scheduling efforts, operations capacity and loading understanding, and increase capacity.
- ◆Use engineering expertise, objective analysis, and professional judgment to improve, create, and sustain high performing processes capable of handling high mix.
- ◆Develop tools and systems to track performance and ensure immediate and long-term success.
- ◆Support new plantwide scheduling initiatives by developing tools and processes to properly load and synchronize operations.
- ◆Analyze actual vs. realized capacity and implement strategies to close performance gaps.
- ◆Focus operations on key performance indicators to drive measurable growth and continuous improvement.
- ◆Design, launch, and track meaningful manufacturing KPIs.
- ◆Train operations teams to understand and manage performance using data and metrics.
- ◆Actively contribute to a respectful, high-functioning team culture.
- ◆Build strong relationships across departments to foster collaboration and shared ownership.
- ◆Serve as a technical partner and mentor to peers and operations staff.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering (or related field).
- ✓2-3 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred. Experience with high mix
- ✓Ability to operate effectively in a fast-changing, low-structure environment
- ✓Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, actionable outcomes
- ✓Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining principles.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive change through influence and expertise.
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- ✓Passion for teamwork, continuous improvement, and building a collaborative culture.
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AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $3B in revenue, and employ approximately 13,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer
- •Flexible time off policy
- •401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- •Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- •Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- •Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!