Southwire Company, LLC Hiring for Manager, Engineering – Engineering at Youngsville, NC, United States Full Time

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 : Youngsville, NC

Southwire Job Description

The Front-End Engineering Manager is a key member of the site’s Leadership Team. This position leads a team responsible for the initial stages of the engineering process of a customer order, ensuring seamless integration between customer requirements, design feasibility, and the manufacturing process.

This role oversees a group of talented engineers and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation in the development of ETO solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Safety :

o Drive and maintain a safe working environment through diligence in accident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance, and policy enforcement and compliance.

Strategic Planning :

o Develop and implement strategic goals and initiatives in alignment with business objectives.

Production Planning and Scheduling :

o Collaborates with the Planning and Production Control department in the scheduling or production and deliveries.

Sourcing (non-strategic) :

o Leads and coordinates sourcing of special materials requiring engineering specifications to ensure competitive costs and lead times to meet customer requirements.

o Collaborates with Procurement team in the purchasing and expediting of these special materials.

Business Development / Project Coordination :

o Oversee the initial engineering phase, working closely with sales, design, and manufacturing teams to translate customer specifications into viable engineering solutions.

o Lead all activities related to preparing technical pricing and commercial proposal quotations for Temporary Power Distribution products and Cabling Solutions, using SAP’s Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) software.

o Track quotation and order hit rate activity, enabling Sales Manager and outside sales engineers to monitor customer / channel partner effectiveness.

Product Engineering :

o Lead team of Customer Order and Maintenance of Line Engineers responsible for the design and development of custom electrical products and the technical support throughout the products lifecycle.

o Lead team responsible for maintaining data for SAP’s CPQ and Variant Configuration (VC) software to enable accurate quoting and building bills of materials for production.

o Lead team responsible for developing and maintaining all design documents and specifications including Bills of Materials, Wiring Diagrams, Drawings and their corresponding APQP documentation for all products manufactured at the site.

Quality Assurance :

o Drive BOM accuracy in SAP and complete product design documentation.

o Assist with Design for Manufacturability efforts and drive cross-functional collaboration.

o Participate in the creation and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions.

o Drive the creation and deployment of processes to manage customer order changes.

o Collaborate with the Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop product inspection and testing procedures and equipment.

Feasibility Assessment :

o Evaluate technical feasibility and resource requirements for proposed projects, conducting risk assessments and providing recommendations.

Process Optimization :

o Develop and implement streamlined processes and best practices to improve efficiency in the front-end engineering phase, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and quality standards.

Short Description

Required Qualifications :

Education and specialized knowledge, skill, or experience (e.g., technical, scientific, administrative, managerial), which this position requires.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of Engineering experience.
• 3+ years experience in the manufacturing industry.
• 2+ year experience in management position.

Preferred Qualifications :

Other requirements important for the job, but not essential.

• 2+ year of product, customer service, inside sales, or proposals experience in a technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing Bills of Materials and Routings.
• Experience using ERP (SAP proffered) and quotations systems.
• Knowledge of electrical power products and systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Drives Results

Courage

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Communicates Effectively

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

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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.