Engineer, Process II

Southwire Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Heflin, AL, is seeking a Process Engineer II to develop, standardize, and continuously improve production processes while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, introduce new products, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, PFMEA, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth in a lead manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accreditied program.
• 2-4 Years of Experience.
• Field(s) of Expertise: Engineering.
• Certificates/Licenses: Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt.

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 junior engineers, hourly team members, and other staff on process changes or best practices.
• Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Engineering

PFMEA

QA/QC

Statistical Process Controls

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

ABET accredited program

2-4 Years Experience

Engineering field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

5-7 Years Experience

Engineering field of expertise

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:Heflin, AL

Job Summary

The Process Engineer II 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 junior engineers, hourly team members, and other staff on process changes or best practices.
• Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accreditied program

2-4 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Engineering

Certificates/Licenses: Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt

Preferred Education & Experience

5-7 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Engineering

Certificates/Licenses: Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Domestic: Less than 20% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving: 25%

Standing: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Extreme Heat/Cold

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Engineering

Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Product Quality (QA/QC)

Statistical Process Controls

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
• & 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.