Process Engineer I: Lean, Quality & Process Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer in El Paso, TX to develop, standardize, and improve manufacturing processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance, with responsibilities spanning process design, SOP creation, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with IT, engineering, and operations to scale new technologies and maximize output.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Specialized Lean Six Sigma training is preferred.
• 0–2 years in engineering; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implements, and improves manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across operations.
• Diagnoses and resolves process-related problems to minimize downtime and keep productivity high.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Creates and maintains process flow diagrams, SOPs, and technical reports.
• Collaborates with design, quality, maintenance and operations teams for seamless integration.
• Assists in scaling up and validating processes for new products or technologies.
• Ensures machinery and tools operate within specified parameters for optimal output.
• Provides technical guidance and training to hourly team members on process changes.
• Works with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Engineering Design Process

Influencing Skills

Investigation

Statistical Process Controls

Product Quality (QA/QC)

Continuous Improvement

PFMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Process Engineer in El Paso, TX to develop, standardize, and improve manufacturing processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance, with responsibilities spanning process design, SOP creation, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with IT, engineering, and operations to scale new technologies and maximize output.