Engineer, Process II
Southwire · Denton, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Southwire (industrial) in Denton, TX. Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing or production processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, SPC, FMEA
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $91k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 78 process engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live process postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $91k–$140k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 46%
- ✓ Lean 29%
- ✓ SPC 27%
- New product launch 26%
- ✓ Six Sigma 24%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Southwire
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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This plant: Southwire in Denton
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Job Summary
The Process Engineer II is responsible for the development, standardization, quality, and continuous improvement of processes and products. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient and effective operation of production processes, implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, introduction of new products, and to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Designs, implements, and improves manufacturing or production processes to maximize efficiency and quality.
- ◆Adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout all process operations.
- ◆Diagnoses and resolves process-related problems to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- ◆Applies Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to drive cost reduction and efficiency gains.
- ◆Creates and maintains process flow diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports.
- ◆Works with design, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure seamless process integration.
- ◆Assists in scaling up and validating processes for new products or technologies.
- ◆Ensure machinery and tools operate within specified parameters for optimal output.
- ◆Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers, hourly team members, and other staff on process changes or best practices.
- ◆Collaborates with IT and engineering teams to integrate digital tools.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
- ◆Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification
Preferred Education & Experience
Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean certification
ISO 9000 experience
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No
Travel
Travel: None
Competencies
Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns
Skills
Continuous Improvement Process
Engineering Design Process
Influencing Skills
Investigation
Lean Six Sigma
Process Engineering
Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
Product Quality (QA/QC)
Statistical Process Controls
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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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 and jobsite 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. 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 determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Denton
Benefits 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