Engineer, Mechanical II

Southwire Company; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Largo, FL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical equipment and material handling products. You will interface with project managers and operations to deliver designs through lifecycle stages, ensuring compliance and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes prototyping, testing, and certification planning to align with industry standards and company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of mechanical design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD applications.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and product development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical designs for tools, equipment, and material handling solutions.
• Create drawings, 3D models, BOMs, and Costed BOMs.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEA, and validation testing.
• Coordinate with project management and operations through stage gates.
• Develop certification plans and ensure manufacturability.

Skills

3D Modeling

Automation

Project Scoping

Systems Design

Thermal Management

Tooling

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location:Largo, FL

Job Summary

Southwire’s Electrical Products (EP) division is responsible for the strategic growth of various lines of electrical equipment, lifting and material handling equipment, and electrical products and components.EP is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to take engineering responsibility for new product development and engineering support of products released to the field.This experienced individual will interface directly with project management, product managers, and operations on new products, engineering changes, and compliance requirements for products throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare mechanical designs for various types of tools, equipment, and material handling & storage solutions.

Ability to create all drawings, models and 3D printed models for assigned products
Create BOMs and Costed BOMs
Engineering ownership of assigned products to ensure they are designed to meet all industry codes and standards to include
Ensure all engineering processes and protocols are followed for all assigned design projects to include FEA, DVP&R, DFMEA, design reviews, FAIRs, ECR, QCPs and PRAPs.
Create design specifications per Program Manager and Project Manager requests.
Work closely with Project Management to get assigned projects through the stage gate approval process.
Create prototypes for testing and evaluation
Coordinate engineering and PRAP builds with operations engineer and operations manager.
Development of certification plans for products and coordinate actual third-party certification units for testing in conjunction with Product Compliance Manager
Work with operations engineering to ensure manufacturability of assigned products
Lead design validation testing for assigned products and projects
Understand and remain current on latest engineering and product trends to ensure continued product development to the latest industry demand.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Mechanical Engineering or engineering related field.

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Field of Expertise: Mechanical Engineering or engineering related field.

• 4+ years of mechanical and/or machinery design
• Proficiency in Solidworks and other CAD applications to include simulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Office, Project, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Education & Experience

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Mechanical Engineering or engineering related field.

2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience is preferred.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 25%

Standing: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Extreme Heat/Cold

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

3D Modeling

Automation

Project Scoping

Systems Design

Thermal Management

Tooling

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.