Engineering - Process Engineering Specialist

Job Summary

This person is responsible for design, install and monitor the manufacturing process, including the definition, ordering and control of tooling and process equipment. Coordinate our manufacturing resources (work force, machines, materials, methods) such that a system of continuous improvement is created. Quality improvements, cycle time reduction, and cost reductions are the typical objectives of the continuous improvement process. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors

Key Responsibilities

The following is a list of specific duties, which are considered essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic. This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list. While an effort is made to thoroughly describe the customary way this job is performed, reasonable accommodations will be made to qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform this job in the manner indicated.

• Initiate and implement manufacturing processes and procedures which improve quality and/or reduce set-up time and cycle time. This is accomplished through thoroughly analyzing the existing methods and then working with manufacturing management and the work force to develop new procedures and ensure the new procedures are understood and followed.
• Troubleshoot processes and implement countermeasures to assist production in producing a high-quality product in the most efficient manner.
• Coordinate employees to create an environment of continuous improvement based on tapping the knowledge of the entire work force.
• Train operators on the correct process and tooling required to produce a quality product and to maximize the output.
• Analyze and coordinate the acquisition and installation of new equipment which meets the Principal Objective. The general guideline is to seek new equipment which assists the work force versus seeking equipment which demands the assistance of the work force.
• Coordinate the installation of new equipment. Ensure all preventative maintenance and autonomous maintenance is captured to ensure the reliability of the equipment.
• Analyze and coordinate the use of alternative materials where such alternatives meet the Principal Objective. This entails obtaining input from vendors and/or UL, scheduling production of samples, coordinating the internal and external testing of the samples, and ensuring the material changes are properly documented by ECN’s and the respective manufacturing specifications.
• Support daily activities from manufacturing process such Problem Solving, Kaizens, 5S, 8D
• PFMEAS administration.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Preferably in mechanical, industrial or electrical).
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5-10 years of industrial experience (Wire & Cable experience preferred)
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD

Competencies

Nimble LearningCustomer FocusPlans and AlignsCollaboratesBalances StakeholdersAction OrientedBenefits 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.