Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Southwire Company, LLC

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Wisconsin, Pleasant Prairie

7701 95th Street (Show on map)

Apr 19, 2026

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 andjobsite 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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location:Pleasant_Prairie, WI

Job Summary

The Engineering and Maintenance Manager will provide daily leadership and long-term vision to the Engineering and Maintenance departments for the Pleasant Prairie facility. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and measuring critical engineering processes and programs in the plant as well as oversight of the Maintenance department.

Job Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Engineering and Maintenance departments including preventative and predictive programs, reducing cost associated with breakdowns, determining proper staffing, skill levels, and training, and leading the engineering team.

This position requires a hands-on approach with team members and equipment repairs.

Leads the engineering team in process improvement and implementation of manufacturing processes that support all functions of production and continuous improvement.

Manages a team of engineers and technical professionals, ensuring that all team members are effectively aligned with organizational goals and projects.

Provides leadership to the team, driving high performance, fostering professional development, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Devises and implements engineering strategies to meet organizational objectives.

Uses in-depth knowledge of engineering practices to propose innovative solutions and technical improvements that enhance productivity, quality and operational efficiency.

Evaluates performance and drives improvements across the engineering function by regularly assessing the effectiveness of current processes and recommending enhancements to optimize operations and workflows.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in engineering

Minimum 7 years experience

Engineering experience in a manufacturing and / or heavy industrial environment

Spans of Control

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

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.