Engineer, Process I

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance (Family and Personal)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking a Process Engineer to drive development, standardization, quality and continuous improvement of production processes. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations, implement improvement initiatives, and support new product introductions while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and 0–4 years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on optimizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; 2-4 years experience preferred.
• 0-2 years experience accepted; positive development potential noted.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing or production processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout all process operations.
• Diagnoses and resolves process-related problems to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to drive cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Creates and maintains process flow diagrams, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Works with design, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure seamless process integration.
• Assists in scaling up and validating processes for new products or technologies.
• Ensure machinery and tools operate within specified parameters for optimal output.
• Provide technical guidance and training to hourly team members, and other staff on process changes or best practices.
• Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.

Skills

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans & Aligns

Stakeholder Balancing

Action Oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

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:Heflin, AL

Job Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for the development, standardization, quality, and continuous improvement of processes and products. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and effective operation of production processes, implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, introduction of new products, and to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing or production processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout all process operations.
• Diagnoses and resolves process-related problems to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to drive cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Creates and maintains process flow diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.
• Works with design, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure seamless process integration.
• Assists in scaling up and validating processes for new products or technologies.
• Ensure machinery and tools operate within specified parameters for optimal output.
• Provide technical guidance and training to hourly team members, and other staff on process changes or best practices.
• Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree:

Licenses/Certificates:

Years of Experience:

0-2 Years

Field of Expertise:

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates:

Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt

Years of Experience:

2-4 years

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Skills

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
• & More

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.