Process Engineer II: Lean Six Sigma & Growth Opportunities

Southwire Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Heflin, AL, is seeking a Process Engineer II to develop, standardize, and continuously improve production processes while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, introduce new products, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, PFMEA, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth in a lead manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accreditied program.
• 2-4 Years of Experience.
• Field(s) of Expertise: Engineering.
• Certificates/Licenses: Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt.

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, 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 junior engineers, hourly team members, and other staff on process changes or best practices.
• Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Engineering

PFMEA

QA/QC

Statistical Process Controls

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

ABET accredited program

2-4 Years Experience

Engineering field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

5-7 Years Experience

Engineering field of expertise

Job description

Southwire Company in Heflin, AL, is seeking a Process Engineer II to develop, standardize, and continuously improve production processes while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, introduce new products, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, PFMEA, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth in a lead manufacturing environment.