Development Engineer III
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
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:RemoteSouthwire Job DescriptionWe are seeking a
Senior Development Engineer who will support the growth initiatives
of Southwire in the Industrial/OEM market segment. 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 highest standard of safety, quality, and regulatory
codes. The individual will proactively seek and implement
initiatives to improve operations and increase customer
satisfaction.Duties and 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 in a
very fast-paced, time and budget-constrained environment.
- Manage multiple complex projects in parallel to timely
completion.
- 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 limited to, creating testing plans, design handover
meetings and solving problems on manufacturing floor. The
successful candidate must be:
- Comfortable with leading edge research, product enhancement,
and process improvement in a time-constrained market-driven
research and development environment.
- Creative and analytical problem solver.
- Able to adhere to the task at hand and see difficult projects
through even when facing setbacks.
- A good project and people manager. He/she will participate in
multiple projects with differing priorities, and roles.
- Able 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.
- An excellent communicator both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated and results oriented.
- Willing to do hands on work to produce product prototypes and
perform required testing.
- Willing to do some travel as required. Qualifications and
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering preferably
Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical.
- At least ten years 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.
- Lean Six Sigma working knowledge is very desirable.
- Skill and experience in statistical analysis.
- Skills in SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software, Finite Element
Analysis (FEA), and simulations are preferred but not required.
CompetenciesNimble LearningCustomer FocusPlans and
AlignsCollaboratesBalances StakeholdersAction OrientedBenefits 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
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Atlanta , Development Engineer III, Engineering , Carrollton, Georgia
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