Engineer, Development III

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Date: Mar 29, 2024

Location: Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

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, 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: Cofer Center

Southwire Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer who will support the growth initiatives of Southwire in the Electric

Vehicle and Telecom market verticals. 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 act 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

· Act 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 to conquer the science necessary to develop a product

while being able to plan, visualize project milestones, anticipate lead times, and take the necessary actions for a

timely project completion.

· Comfortable with leading edge research, product enhancement, and process improvement in a time-constrained

market-driven research and development environment.

· 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 is limited to, creating testing plans,

design handover meetings and solving problems on the manufacturing floor.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Required

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Science or Engineering

Certificates: Experience with the process of product certification, for example UL, CSA, and others

Years of Experience: 10Field of Expertise: - Engineering experience IN WIRE AND CABLE Product development experience. Experience with manufacturing processes. - Experience with the process of product certification, for example UL, CSA, and others. - Skill and experience in statistical analysis.

Preferred

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's

Specialized Degree: Science or Engineering in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical

Years of Experience: 15Preferred Field of Expertise: - Skills in SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and simulations are preferred but not required - Lean Six Sigma working knowledge is very desirable.

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

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: Atlanta

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