Job Description

Role Overview

Title:

Process Engineer

Location:

Hayesville, NC (supports multiple plants).

Reports to:

Plant Manager (at each site) + VP of Engineering.

Team:

Individual contributor (no direct reports).

Travel:

5% (suppliers, trade shows). No international travel.

Scope:

Hands-on role focused on extrusion process development, optimization, and continuous improvement for insulated wire and cable.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

Develop, document, and refine extrusion processes for insulated copper and cable products. Monitor and adjust parameters to maximize efficiency, minimize scrap, and ensure consistent quality. Troubleshoot extrusion line issues with production and maintenance teams.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to UL, ISO, RoHS, and other standards. Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality-related process issues.

Materials & Equipment

Support trials and qualifications of thermoplastic materials (PVC, XLPE, PE, TPE). Recommend tooling, die, and material improvements to enhance performance. Assist with preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades.

Continuous Improvement

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. Analyze production data to reduce variation and improve output. Develop SOPs and train extrusion personnel.

Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with R&D, quality, production, and maintenance teams. Support new product introductions with process design and validation.

What the Client is Looking For

Education:

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

3+ years in manufacturing, with strong

plastic extrusion

background (wire/cable strongly preferred). Ideal profiles: 1 candidate with 5-8 years' experience. 2 candidates with 1-3 years' experience.

Core Skills:

Plastic extrusion & tooling knowledge. Hands-on, floor-based problem solver. CI/Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Strong communication and ability to drive change.

Eligibility:

U.S. citizen or permanent work authorization.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:

Starting at $105k

Bonus:

20-25%.

Retirement:

401(k) with 5% match.

Health:

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, HSA, dental, vision, life, AD&D.

Other:

PTO, paid holidays, relocation package available.

Exciting Aspects of the Role

Opportunity to make a

big impact

in a growing company. Hands-on engineering role with visibility to senior leadership. Growth-driven environment with investment in continuous improvement. Exposure to

multiple facilities and processes

- not siloed to one line. Stable, privately held company with long-term vision.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

Years of experience in process engineering? Experience with wire & cable (plastic extrusion) manufacturing? Lean, Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement experience?
Ability to Commute:

Hayesville, NC 28904 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Hayesville, NC 28904: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person