Process Engineer I - Lean & Continuous Improvement

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

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.