Process Engineer I: Lean Six Sigma & Growth

Southwire Company; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leader in wire and cable manufacturing, is seeking a Process Engineer to drive process improvement, quality, and safety across production lines in Mississippi. You will partner with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, SPC, PFMEA, and QA/QC, with opportunities to scale new products and deploy digital tools. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in process engineering or manufacturing.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Ensures safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across operations.
• Diagnoses and resolves process issues to minimize downtime and sustain productivity.
• Applies Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods to cut costs and improve efficiency.
• Creates SOPs, process flow diagrams, and technical reports to document changes.
• Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.

Job description

Southwire Company, a leader in wire and cable manufacturing, is seeking a Process Engineer to drive process improvement, quality, and safety across production lines in Mississippi. You will partner with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, SPC, PFMEA, and QA/QC, with opportunities to scale new products and deploy digital tools. Bachelor’s degree required.