Engineer, Development II

Southwire Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

We are seeking a Development Engineer who will support the growth initiatives of

Southwire in the Industrial/OEM market segment. Under limited direction, the

successful candidate will perform a variety of complex engineering assignments

requiring in-depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering. The

Candidate will function as a Core Team Leader/Project Manager leading a team of

diverse experiences and disciplines such as Product Management, Operations,

Certification and Test labs towards the successful design, manufacturing, and

commercialization of new products. The candidate shall adhere to and follow a Stage

Gate development process to ensure that products are well designed and manufactured

according to the highest standard of safety, quality, and regulatory codes. The

individual will proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and

increase customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities 

Function as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems,

developing solutions, and preparing related recommendations and reports. Execute

Research & Development projects including planning, timeline forecast, budget

management, logistics coordination using the “Stage Gate” process.

Collaborate with different partners within and outside the corporation. For example,

manufacturing plants, test laboratories, customers, vendors, consultants, contractors,

etc.

Lead projects with autonomy and personal accountability in a very fast-paced, time and

budget-constrained environment.

Manage multiple complex projects in parallel to timely completion.

Take initiative to recommend projects, product improvements, or cost reductions.

Represent the group in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to provide

training seminars as well as resolve significant technical issues and develop related

action plans.

Make formal technical presentations to customers and to industry forums and at

conferences.

As required, be responsible for technical direction and minor administrative guidance of a small group of engineers and assistants. Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle. This includes, but not limited to, creating testing plans, design handover meetings and solving problems on manufacturing floor.

Education, Experience, and Skills 

Required

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Engineering – Mechanical, Elect, Materials, etc.

Certificates: Green Belt Six Sigma

Years of Experience: 3+

Field of Expertise: Manufacturing, Materials, Machine

Preferred

Minimum Education Level: Master's

Specialized Degree: MS - Engineering

Certificates: Project Management

Years of Experience: 5+

Preferred Field of Expertise: Project Management

Other

Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, &

Certificates: · Product development experience. · Experience with manufacturing processes, fiber cable, wire, and cable. · Experience with the process of product certification, for example UL, CSA, and others. · Lean Six Sigma working knowledge is very desirable. · Skill and experience in statistical analysis. · Skills in SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and simulations.

Competencies