• Engineer, Process I

    Southwire (Huntersville, NC)


    Engineer, Process I

     

    **Date:** May 22, 2025

    **Location:** Huntersville, NC, US, 28078

    **Company:** Southwire Company LLC

    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?

    Job Summary

    This individual will provide process engineering guidance and support for assigned plant. The Process Engineer will develop systems, methods, and best practices to help move our organization towards operational excellence. This individual will interface with other areas of the organization to drive continuous improvements and standardization in the manufacturing process.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support modernization strategy, through active involvement in commissioning trials and troubleshooting

    o Must be able to clearly document trial iterations and problem-solving approach during troubleshooting.

    o Must have a good understanding of equipment functions and be able to transfer operation knowledge clearly and concisely through well documented training

    • Identify process improvement opportunities through connected enterprise data and trend analysis.

    • Ability to review, document and communicate technical process details into simple and understandable standards to proliferate across the organization to enable:

    o Operator training and understanding

    o Maintenance requirements and communications

    o Process improvement opportunities

    • Assist in deployment of center of excellence model for common wire and cable processes by:

    o Follow and promote established best practices for process excellence

    o Share best practices to help build a centralized knowledge base, including updating processes and procedures upon achieving significant improvements.

    o Support in achieving cost out targets, through process improvements.

    • Have an ideal mix of technical and hands on approach to successfully deliver on new projects and improvement initiatives.

    • Support new product developments and existing products enhancements by collaborating with R&D and leading process aspects of trials including but not limited to, process parameters documentation, product specifications, BOM and run rate accuracy prior to launch

    Required Education & Experience

    • Engineering degree required – Mechanical, Industrial Electrical engineering degree preferred

    • Strong Interpersonal communication and organizational skills

    • Must be a strong team player with a firm personal commitment toward continuous improvements.

    • Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to use big data

    • Self-starter with a passion for problem solving and continuous improvement – Blending a scientific and hands on approach to help drive towards process excellence.

    • Ability and desire to learn technological innovations and applications.

    • Software Skills – MS Office, SAP, or other ERP system knowledge

    Preferred Education & Experience

    • Minimum 2 years experience preferred

    Spans of Control

    + Reports To: Manager, Project

    + Direct Reports: No

    + Scope: Single Location (with occasional travel to other Manufacturing Sites)

     

    Travel

     

    Up to 25%

    Physical Requirements

    •Carrying/Lifting % Time 10

    Weight: Up to 25 lbs

    •Kneeling/Stooping % Time 5

    •Driving % Time 10

    •Standing % Time 20

    •Sitting % Time 20

    •Walking % Time 30

    •Pushing/Pulling % Time 5

     

    Weight: Up to 25 lbs

    Working Conditions

    •Office

    •Laboratory

    •Plant Floor

    •Extreme Heat/Cold

    •Loud Noise

    Equipment

    •Computer/Keyboard

    •Safety Glasses

    •Safety Shoes

    •Hard Hat

     

    Competencies

     

    Nimble Learning

     

    Customer Focus

     

    Plans and Aligns

     

    Collaborates

     

    Balances Stakeholders

     

    Action Oriented

     

    Skills

    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.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Charlotte

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** Concord