Process Engineer

Prysmian Group; Drammen; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Drammen, Norway, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead Lean initiatives across manufacturing and logistics, delivering efficiency gains, waste reduction, and improved customer satisfaction. You will drive Continuous Improvement, collaborate with R&D and material engineers, analyze OEE data, and share best practices with European teams to optimize rubber production and MV processes.

A technical degree and 3–5 years in cable production are required, along with strong English

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or two-year education at a technical school (Teknisk Fagskole).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in cable production is preferred.
• Knowledge of rubber production and Medium Voltage up to 36 kV is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize line utilization and process parameters to improve efficiency, updating procedures and working instructions.
• Ensure production follows agreed process parameters from CA in the process area.
• Collaborate with R&D to validate and update process parameters in product specifications.
• Analyze and implement improvement actions based on OEE data within the process area.
• Collaborate with material engineer to test and validate quality of existing and new materials.
• Analyze and follow-up operations KPIs for material cost efficiency.
• Create and maintain relevant procedures and instructions.
• Own the Continuous Improvement roadmap for Drammen Operations and logistics.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and 6S methodologies.
• Establish and improve routines for Lean tools, standards, and daily management systems.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers across Europe to share best practices and execute joint initiatives.
• Create and follow up processes and procedures for MV rubber production (Approved Investment 2026/2027).

Skills

Rubber production

Medium Voltage knowledge

IT skills

Structured thinking

Communication skills

People motivation

English language

Education

Engineering degree (Master's/Bachelor's) or Teknisk Fagskole

Job description

Who we are:

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and leading initiatives that enhance operational performance across manufacturing and logistics in Drammen. The role drives implementation of new capabilities, efficiency, reduces waste and cost, and improves customer satisfaction by strengthening Lean culture, enabling problem-solving capabilities, and ensuring sustainable process improvements.

Key tasks in your job

• Optimize line utilization and process parameters to improve efficiency, including updating relevant company procedures and working instructions
• Ensure that production is executed according to agreed process parameters from CA in process area
• Cooperate with R&D in order to validate and update process parameters in product specifications
• Analyze and implement improvement actions based on OEE data within process area
• Cooperate with material engineer in order to test and validate quality of existing and new materials
• Analyze and follow-up operations KPI’s for Material cost efficiency
• Create and maintain relevant procedures and instructions
• Own the Continuous Improvement roadmap for Drammen Operations and logistics.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and 6S methodologies.
• Establish and improve routines for Lean tools, standards, and daily management systems
• Collaborate with Process Engineers across the Europe region to share best practices and execute joint initiatives.
• Create and follow up processes and procedures for MV rubber production (Approved Investment 2026/2027)

Skills and competencies:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree as engineer, or two-year education as a technical school technician (Teknisk Fagskole)
• Min. 3-5 years relevant experience within cable production preferred
• Knowledge and experience of rubber production, and Medium Voltage (up to 36kv) preferred
• High implementation capacity
• IT skills
• Overview and structured
• Good communication skills
• Ability to motivate people
• Language skills: English

Our selection process:

1) Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews

Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links:

Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian

People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian

What we offer | Prysmian

Discover more positions globally: Careers @ Prysmian

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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