Process Engineer

Position: Process Engineer I
GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and recommending policies and procedures for the manufacturing process. Responsible for the day-to-day process operations of the wire mill, extrusion, and CV departments. Support of the Lean implementation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Southwire's Culture of Zero by demonstrating safe and quality conscious work habits

• Develops, reviews, and revises manufacturing procedures and practices.

• Establishes work instructions for the manufacturing department operating policies.

• Maintains professional relationships with customers, sales, marketing, and equipment and materials suppliers.

• Ensures that all department processes and procedures are appropriately documented and complied with.

• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments to ensure optimal performance and to eliminate process and procedural variations.

• Evaluates new technical developments and recommends appropriate actions to determine the cause and cure of operating problems.

• Reviews and evaluates new-product design, specifications, product assembly, and component test requirements, ensuring technical accuracy and cost efficiency. This includes designing criteria for new equipment and current equipment enhancements.

• Reduces scrap by investigating processes, procedures, operator training, and implements appropriate corrective actions.

• Supports Lean & CI implementation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. A Bachelor's Degree in engineering is required.
2. A highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness to manage the manufacturing process is required.