Abbeville Process Engineer

prysmiangroup; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group seeks a Process Engineer to drive process excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across our Abbeville manufacturing operations. You will lead hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and capital equipment projects while maintaining SOPs and safety culture.

The role requires a chemical engineering background, 3+ years in manufacturing, and extensive Lean Sigma toolkit experience, with strong cross-functional collaboration on process upgrades and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience on production processes and hands-on troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• 3 years applying Lean Sigma tools (A3, PFMEA, SMED, RCA, Fishbone, 5 Whys, VSM, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, 8D).
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing and project management.
• Strong communication with operators, executives, and customers; ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Drive process excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Develop, document, and sustain SOPs; train operators on best practices and lean tools.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure ISO 9000/14000 compliance.
• Support transfer, implementation, and startup of new processes and technologies.

Skills

Lean Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

A3

5S

Kaizen

Kanban

8D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Title

Process Engineer

Worksite Location

569 HWY 28 Bypass., Abbeville, SC 29620

Duties

Responsible for driving process excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This includes hands on technical leadership, structured problem solving, and cross functional collaboration to enhance performance, safety, and product quality. Maintain a strong and consistent presence on the shop floor to assess issues, lead hands on troubleshooting, and drive root cause analysis of equipment and process failures. Initiate and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure stable, reliable operations. Improve yield, efficiency, throughput, and overall process capability in alignment with strategic business objectives. Specify, procure, and commission new manufacturing equipment and instrumentation, including capital cost justification and related documentation. Maintain and update performance specifications, and process documentation for all current products. Analyze monthly Raw Material Balances to identify key areas of focus and improvement. Lead and manage process improvement projects that directly impact operational performance and the bottom line. Identify, prioritize, and evaluate improvement opportunities using structured risk/reward analysis. Serve as an advocate for Lean Sigma methodologies, acting as a Lean Facilitator when required to implement and sustain lean initiatives. Ensure results are achieved and that process controls and improvements are sustained over time. Lead and influence cross functional teams at all organizational levels to drive change and operational excellence. Support the transfer, implementation, and startup of new processes, methods, and technologies. Collaborate with Health & Safety and Quality Assurance teams to ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date, and compliant with ISO 9000/14000 standards.

Develop, document, implement, and sustain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support consistent, safe, and reliable operations. Demonstrate strong safety leadership and contribute to advancing a Zero & Beyond safety culture. Share technical expertise by training and guiding operators and colleagues in the use of best practices, process standards, and continuous improvement tools. Promote a culture of learning, operational discipline, and technical excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field. Will also accept any combination of education, training, and/or work experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing factory working on production processes, including hands on troubleshooting on the shop floor, understanding equipment behavior, optimizing process parameters, supporting equipment upgrades or commissioning, and ensuring stable, repeatable operations.
• 3 years of experience obtaining results in continuous improvement and process/manufacturing engineering using utilizing Lean Sigma methodologies and A3, PFMEA, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, 5 Whys, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and the 8D problem solving process.
• 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of experience in project management and making complex decisions quickly.
• 3 years of experience of verbal and written communication with operators, executives, and customers.
• 3 years of experience reading and understanding mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.

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 Inclusi