Extrusion Process Engineer

Nexans; Lyon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans in Lyon, France is creating a new Extrusion Process Engineer position to support its manufacturing sites worldwide. You will be recognized as a technical expert in cable extrusion processes, contributing to performance improvements at industrial sites.

The role blends R&D, manufacturing, simulation, and testing, with collaboration across functions and a focus on rheology, modelling, and AI-driven productivity improvements. English is required and the role is on-site in Lyon.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of polymer materials and rheological behavior.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent tools.
• Expertise in numerical simulation and finite element analysis.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Interest in correlating simulation results with real industrial performance.
• Professional level of English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and provide process optimization recommendations.
• Perform numerical simulations of extrusion line components.
• Support manufacturing sites in solving industrial challenges: increase line speed, reduce defects, address ovality, reduce self-heating.
• Participate in industrial trials to validate solutions.
• Develop process solutions using rheology, modeling, and simulation.
• Serve as technical interface between plants and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, Purchasing, Industrial teams and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and team expertise development.

Skills

Rheology

Numerical simulation

Data analysis

CAD

Polymer materials

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree in Materials Engineering

Polymer Science / Plastics Engineering

Process Engineering

Numerical Simulation

PhD in Rheology or Materials Science

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Lyon, France | Permanent Contract (CDI)

WELCOME TO THE TEAM

Would you like to use your expertise in process engineering, materials science, or numerical simulation to solve real-world industrial challenges?

Join Nexans and become part of a team of experts dedicated to improving cable manufacturing processes. As part of our growth, we are creating a new Extrusion Process Engineer position to support our manufacturing sites in optimizing their industrial performance.

You will work in an international, collaborative, and innovative environment at the crossroads of R&D, manufacturing, simulation, and industrial testing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Extrusion Process Engineer, you will be recognized as a technical expert in cable manufacturing processes and will contribute directly to the performance of our industrial sites worldwide.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and provide process optimization recommendations.
• Perform numerical simulations of extrusion line components.
• Support manufacturing sites in solving complex industrial challenges, including:
  • Increasing line speed
  • Reducing quality defects
  • Solving ovality issues
  • Reducing material self-heating
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in industrial trials to validate proposed technical solutions.
• Develop innovative process solutions using rheology, modeling, and simulation concepts.
• Act as the technical interface between manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Purchasing, Industrial teams, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to the development of team expertise.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education

Engineering degree in one of the following fields:

• Materials Engineering
• Polymer Science / Plastics Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Numerical Simulation

A PhD or specialization in Rheology or Materials Science would be considered a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of polymer materials and rheological behavior.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent tools.
• Expertise in numerical simulation and finite element analysis.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Interest in correlating simulation results with real industrial performance.
• Professional level of English for international collaboration.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
• Technical curiosity
• Autonomy and accountability
• Team spirit and collaborative approach
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information
• Interest in innovation, digitalization, and AI-driven productivity improvements

Experience in extrusion, plastics manufacturing, cable production, or similar technologies would be a significant advantage.