Engineering Manager

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　　Date: Jan 31, 2024

　　Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI, US, 53158

　　Company: Southwire Company LLC

　　​No high school diploma or equivalent? No problem! Southwire encourages you to apply even if you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent. Our Pathway to Success program will help you attain your high school equivalency while working full-time as you pursue your career in manufacturing. Work full time and join our Pathway to Success program to earn your GED. Apply today!

　　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, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. 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 commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

　　Location: Pleasant_Prairie, WI

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　　Southwire Job Description

　　The principle objective is to oversee and do the design and develop of electrical & electronic wire and cable products, cord & cord set products as well oversee engineering and QA activities in the consumer products area in an efficient and timely manner.

　　• Designs should accommodate customer, design and application requirements incorporating our philosophy of quality, safety and reliability with zero electrical/mechanical defects.

　　• Supervise group of product engineers to facilitate accurate and quick turnaround on specials and new products.

　　• The position also oversees electronic product activities for the consumer market.

　　• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that is compatible with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors.

　　Job Requirements:

　　PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　• Work with product managers and engineering to design, develop and cost new products and modifications to existing products. Ensure that designs meet all requirements including, form-fit function, safety, reliability and code.

　　• Work with vendors, as is necessary, to validate the performance and functionality of products manufactured by outside vendors to Southwire requirements as well as to develop purchasing specifications for such product.

　　• Develop customer/product data sheets and drawings.

　　• Develop Purchasing Specifications for current and future Southwire utilized raw materials, including, but not limited to copper, compounds, tapes and filler materials.

　　• Responsible for transition of design information between the customer/customer service/product costing and manufacturing.

　　• When necessary meet with customers, outside sales representatives, suppliers (and potential suppliers), standards groups and others to provide engineering support and/or information.

　　• Develop and research new materials to enhance Southwire’s existing products as well as new product innovation and design.

　　• Work with manufacturing and product managers on new designs and with listing agencies, such as UL, CSA, ETL, MIL, etc., to coordinate approval activity.

　　• Work with product managers, manufacturing, purchasing and sales to identify and execute product improvements and cost reductions

　　PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

　　• A basic working knowledge of electronic circuits is desirable to work with engineering personnel and vendors in the consumer products area.

　　• Must be familiar with MS Office® (Excel® and Word®) as well as AutoCAD® Light, and Microsoft Project.

　　• Knowledge of AS400 Computer Systems is a plus.

　　• Experience with wire and cable manufacturing including cabling, extrusion, packaging operations and tooling design a plus.

　　• Knowledge of bills of material and routings helpful.

　　EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

　　• 3 to 5 years, experience in the wire and cable industry, specifically in a supervisory and leadership role with demonstrated accomplishments in advanced project management, supervising remote employees as well as experience leading and directing a diverse group of professionals.

　　• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Engineering Science preferred)

　　Competencies

　　Attracts Top Talent

　　Drives Results

　　Courage

　　Decision Quality

　　Financial Acumen

　　Communicates Effectively

　　Benefits We Offer:

　　401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

　　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: Kenosha

　　Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

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