Manager, Engineering

Southwire•Largo, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The Engineering Manager will lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of plant operations. This role oversees engineering activities, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, safety standards, and manufacturing capabilities. The manager will also serve as a key liaison between product development, maintenance and operations, to drive innovation, efficiency, and product excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree: Engineering or equivalent technical degree
5-7 Years of Experience: Engineering or Project Management

Nice To Haves

8-11 Years of Experience
Manages Southwire Team Members: Yes
Number of Direct Reports: 5-10
Travel Domestic: Up to 25%
Systems Engineering
Critical Thinking
Budgeting
Process Improvement
Continuous Improvement Process
Process Engineering
Tooling
Process Flow Diagrams
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Engineering Drawings

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers setting clear goals and fostering professional growth
Oversee the design of HV wire and cable products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, UL), and internal quality benchmarks
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes including drawing, stranding, extrusion, and jacketing, with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability
Manage engineering projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope
Work closely with manufacturing, R&D, quality assurance, and modernization teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions
Promote adoption of new technologies and eco-friendly solutions such as high-pressure fluid-filled retrofit cables
Ensure all engineering activities adhere to safety regulations, environmental standards, and corporate policies