Sr. PVC Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a specialist in advanced engineering practices, offering expert-level insights into product development, system design, and technical problem-solving to drive innovation and operational excellence across the organization. Advises senior leadership and cross-functional teams on engineering best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, reduce development time, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. Designs and develops industry-leading systems and solutions by applying advanced engineering principles to address complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality, sustainable products. Develops strategy for improving engineering processes and product design, ensuring that all systems and solutions are optimized for performance, cost-efficiency, and market competitiveness. Implements systems to streamline engineering processes, increase productivity, and maintain consistent quality, all while adhering to industry regulations and standards. Coordinates externally with suppliers, vendors, and other external stakeholders to ensure that product development activities are aligned with external requirements, timelines, and specifications. Provides guidance to junior engineers and colleagues, offering mentorship and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement to strengthen the engineering team’s capabilities. Coaches team members on the application of complex engineering concepts, helping to develop their problem-solving abilities and ensuring they adhere to best practices for system design and implementation. Interfaces with senior management to communicate progress on engineering projects, provide actionable insights, and influence decision-making in line with long-term business goals. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree: Materials Science/Engineering 8-11 Years of Experience Preferred Education & Experience Master's Degree: Materials Science/Engineering 12-14 Years of Experience Spans of Control Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No Travel Domestic: Up to 25% Physical Requirements Moving: 5% Standing: 90% Sitting: 5% Working Conditions Office Equipment Computer/Keyboard Competencies Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills Agile Methodology Automation CI/CD Code Review Debugging Linux Scrum (Software Development) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Unit Testing 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 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.