Engineer, Manufacturing II

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 job‑site 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 develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

The Manufacturing Engineer will design and install engineered mechanical systems for Modernization projects. The individual will be responsible for mechanical aspects through plan, execute, handoff and evaluate project phases. As a team member within the Operations group, this professional will be engaged in multiple projects simultaneously across the manufacturing footprint.

• Promote safety in the workplace
• Complete projects from plan through evaluate phases
• Prepare and present engineering project takeoffs for budgeting and procurement
• Provide proper documentation as required to support maintenance and operation of new equipment
• Capable of design of original concepts
• Capable of designing systems within estimated budgets
• Must work with project managers, vendors, and contractors to complete assigned projects
• Must coordinate with plant management groups to complete projects on schedule
• Keep abreast of current trends and technology and utilize this information effectively
• Support capital projects and improvement activities, sharing knowledge with other plants
• Work with production and maintenance, as required, to identify mechanical problems/failures, design/develop solution(s), implement solution(s)
• Design and redesign machine components to improve reliability

Must have 1+ year of experience in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Must have 2D AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience

Must be creative and able to work independently with only general supervision

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Lean Manufacturing skills preferred

SAP experience preferred

• 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
• & 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.