Engineer, Process III

Engineer, Process III Southwire Company, LLC paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Texas, Denton 2727 Geesling Road (Show on map) Jun 04, 2026 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 andjobsite 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.

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Denton TX Job Summary The Rod Mill Process Engineer III is responsible for the development, standardization and improvement of processes, systems and equipment within the facility. The Process Engineer's focus is on the stability, reliability and efficiency of the facility's manufacturing process. This will be accomplished through development of standard processes and procedures, monitoring of real time manufacturing parameters, on-time and full completion of continuous improvement projects and achieving goals in areas that include culture of zero, material usage, scrap, OEE, and cost out. The Process Engineer III will deploy, teach, and implement various improvements to achieve goals and objectives while working with cross functional teams within the manufacturing site as well as across the vertical and organization. Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing and metalurgical related processes and drive strategies to close performance gaps in safety, quality, delivery/throughput and cost in the Denton Rod Mill.
• Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement projects and Kaizens, applying process improvement tools including statistical process control, process mapping, control charts, design of experiments, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies and process capability studies.
• Own change management and validation processes for designated processes. Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes and improvements occur.
• Leads process design and validation activities for new metal processing equipment in the Rod Mill , applying the APQP process and related tools.
• Provides subject matter leadership in the selection, introduction and integration of appropriate process control and automation technologies, based on a thorough understanding of the business and process needs and goals.
• Works with cross-functional teams to deploy and utilize Connected Enterprise for data collection, reporting, and improvement.
• Responsible for developing a management system for processes that meet quality requirements for customers, regulatory bodies, as well as internal requirements.
• Works on a cross-functional team to develop a capital equipment roadmap, as well as assisting with the financial justification of these capital projects.
• Works with a cross-functional team to create and maintain process documentation including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures, Troubleshooting Guides, and other necessary material for employee training purposes.
• Develop and conduct training for new and existing employees to increase organizational effectiveness.

Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably metallurgical engineering, or related field. Nine years of experience in Process Engineering total and a minumum of three years in a metal processing,heavy industrial environment. Experience in continuous improvement and/or project management. Preferred Education & Experience Twelve plus years in field of mettalurgy Six Sigma Black Belt Experience in copper processing, copper ingots / billets Working Conditions Work environment consists of a combination of copper mill, plant floor and office. Exposure to high temperatures, loud noise and fumes. Competencies Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Benefits 401k with matching Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental and vision) Paid time off and paid holidays Long and short-term disability Supplemental insurance plans Employee assistance program Employee referral program Tuition reimbursement programs Advancement and professional growth opportunities Parental leaveand 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.