Process Engineer I

Southwire Company; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off

Disability (Long & Short-Term)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to lead development, standardization, quality, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement Lean initiatives, introduce new products, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Minimum Bachelor’s in Engineering with 0–2 years of experience; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
• Ensures safety, environmental, and regulatory standards are met.
• Diagnoses and resolves process issues to minimize downtime.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods for cost reduction.
• Creates SOPs, process diagrams, and technical reports.
• Collaborates with design, quality, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Supports scaling and validation of new products or technologies.
• Provides guidance and training to hourly staff on changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Engineering Design Process

Influencing Skills

Investigation

Statistical Process Controls

Product Quality

Continuous Improvement

PFMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen Methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

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 and jobsite 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, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: El Paso, TX

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

Specialized Degree: Engineering

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%

Sitting: 50%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

Customer Focus

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Collaborates

Plans and Aligns

Nimble Learning

Skills

• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Engineering Design Process
• Influencing Skills
• Investigation
• Statistical Process Controls
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Kaizen Methodology

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
• Parental Leave
• & 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.