Engineer, Process I

Southwire Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Pmt

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Kentucky is seeking a Process Engineer responsible for developing, standardizing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives, introduce new products, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Strong emphasis on Lean Six Sigma and PFMEA. The role also supports process validation, SOPs, and training of hourly team members in a plant

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of engineering experience preferred.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Troubleshooting

SPC

QA/QC

PFMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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.

The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

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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

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 0-2 Years

Field of Expertise: Engineering

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Field of Expertise: Engineering

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

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Customer Focus

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Plans and Aligns

Nimble Learning

Skills

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Statistical Process Controls

Product Quality (QA/QC)

Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Lean Six Sigma

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules

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.