Engineer, Process I Job at 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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: El Paso, TX
Job Title: Engineer, Process I
Reports To: Engineering Manager
General Description:
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- 3-5 years of industrial experience (cable extrusion preferable)
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
All tasks are required to be conducted in a safe manner and with the use of the management suggested PPE.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Coordinate employees to create an environment of continuous improvement based on tapping the knowledge of the entire work force. Among other ways, this is accomplished through training and participative problem solving.
- Analyze and coordinate the acquisition and installation of new equipment which meets the Principle 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.
- Analyze and coordinate the use of alternative materials where such alternatives meet the Principle 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, 5S, 8D
- PFMEAS administration.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Initiative - the ability to see an opportunity and act upon it.
- Detail orientation - the ability to complete the project referred to under initiative.
- Technical skills - the ability to acquire and coordinate the installation of new equipment.
- Excellent communication skills - the ability to train and work with fellow employees.
- Team Work - the ability to be active part of a team and open to new ideas.
- Continuous mental and/or visual attention with manufacturing functions.
- Uses computer terminal and other office equipment
- Some work performed under normal plant or shop conditions, such as dust and noise, and sometimes exposed to environmental extremes
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Use of hand tools and power tools.
- Plant Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Quality Manager
- Production / Fab Supervisor
- Production Operators
- Lab Tech / Product Engineering
- Purchasing
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Vendors- regarding new materials and machinery
- Customers- regarding tooling and special construction
- Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.
- Follow prescribed safety rules/procedures so as to prevent injury to self and others and to maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire area of responsibility.
- Seek the assistance and advice of safety representatives on matters concerning safe practices, policies and/or procedures and give personal support to all safety activities and procedures.
- Use the company’s Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities.
Competencies
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.
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