Engineer, Manufacturing II
Date: Jul 7, 2026
Location: Youngsville, NC, US, 27596
Company: 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, 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 jobsite 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 developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Youngsville, NC
Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering
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
Preferred Education & Experience
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Lean Manufacturing skills preferred
SAP experience preferred
Spans of Control
Travel
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Equipment
Competencies
Skills
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.
Nearest Major Market: Raleigh