Metallurgy Process Engineer – Wire Manufacturing

Pantheon Electric; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Wire Group in Inman, South Carolina, is hiring a Process Engineer I – Metallurgy to support wire manufacturing operations. You will apply metallurgical principles, analyze data, and drive improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership, with opportunities to contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives in a high‑precision environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Foundational understanding of materials science and metallurgy.
• Ability to analyze technical information and manufacturing problems.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Willingness to work in office and manufacturing-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Support development and improvement of wire-manufacturing processes.
• Apply metallurgical principles to conductor materials and copper alloys.
• Monitor processes and analyze data to improve safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Investigate material, process, and product performance issues; determine root causes.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment qualifications, and startup activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Foundational understanding of materials science and metallurgy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

International Wire Group in Inman, South Carolina, is hiring a Process Engineer I – Metallurgy to support wire manufacturing operations. You will apply metallurgical principles, analyze data, and drive improvements in safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership, with opportunities to contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives in a high‑precision environment.