Specialist, Engineering - Product Development - Engineering - Southwire Company

Southwire Job Description

The primary function or overall purpose of this position.
•    The MOL Product Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of engineering design documentation for specific product lines within the manufacturing site. 
Key Responsibilities:
•    Design and Engineering:
o    Develop detailed mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams and engineering specifications for legacy products not properly documented.
o    Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) and other engineering tools to create 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, and prototypes.
o    Create, execute, track, and complete Engineering Changes (Engineering Change Requests ECRs, Engineering Change Orders ECOs, and Engineering Change Notifications ECNs) in accordance with established procedures.
•    Document Management:
o    Oversee and maintain all engineering design documents related to assigned product lines, ensuring they are up-to-date, accurate, and comply with industry standards and regulations.
o    Organize, catalog, and manage the document repository, employing version control and revision tracking systems to ensure traceability and accessibility.
•    Collaboration and Communication:
o    Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality assurance, sourcing and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and accuracy of documentation.
o    Communicate changes, updates, and revisions effectively across teams, ensuring comprehension and implementation of new specifications or modifications.
•    Quality Assurance:
o    Conduct regular reviews and audits of engineering design documentation to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or areas for improvement.
o    Implement corrective actions and quality control measures to enhance accuracy and reliability of documentation.
o    Troubleshoot and resolve engineering challenges and issues that may arise during the manufacturing process, working collaboratively to find innovative solutions.
•    Process Improvement:
o    Identify opportunities to streamline documentation processes, introducing efficiencies while maintaining compliance with standards and regulations.
o    Work on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the documentation maintenance workflow and overall productivity.
•    Regulatory Compliance:
o    Ensure that all documentation adheres to relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
•    Cost Out and VA/VE:
o    Work on VA/VE projects to remove cost from product designs.
o    Collaborate with cross-functional teams in identifying cost savings opportunities and execute them.
•    Training and Support:
o    Provide training and support to team members on document management systems and best practices, ensuring a consistent understanding of documentation protocols.

Short Description

Bachelors Degree required-Mechanical Engineering

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