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Form of workA 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, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Location: Florence, AL
Shift: 8-5 (Varies with schedule)
Starting Pay Rate: $18.00
Job Description
Co-Op are cycled, full time opportunities for engineering students who are currently enrolled in a four-year college/university.
Job Summary/Objective:
The mechanical engineer will take a project from the conceptual stage through completion, factoring in budgetary and operational considerations. Performs initial and ongoing design reviews. Identifies process deficiencies and develops solutions to improve. Works with Sales and Operations to
develop new prototypes; heavily involved in the quoting process of potential orders/inquiries.
Essential Job Functions:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide cost and lead time estimates as well as technical information for customers in the form of quotes and project proposals.
- Translate the design information into manufacturing information in the form of routings via ERP, models and drawings via SolidWorks, and various niche software applications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification.
- Provide manufacturing support, from small changes to part design to various projects like leading the design of automated process equipment.
- Technical interface with maintenance and employees.
- Translate needs into specific solution
- Support the Engineering Department's efforts to continuously improve processes.
Competencies:
- Technical Capacity.
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Communication
- Collaboration/Teamwork
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ability to work 40-hour work weeks during rotation
- Willingness and ability to commit to a minimum of 3 rotations
- Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks, 2D & 3D Design.
- SAP experience is preferred.
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Handling proposals; performing quotes and pricing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills along with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Academic Credit (if applicable)
- Fitness
- Subsidized Housing
- Student Resources/Orientation
- Networking Opportunities
- Competitive Salary
- Professional Experience
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
- Medical Insurance Package if Working 30 Hours per Week
- Flexible Work Schedule - up to 30 hours per Week
- Employee Assistance Program
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- & 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.
