Abbeville Process Engineer

Prysmian Group; Abbeville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Process Engineer to drive process excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement on the Abbeville, SC shop floor. You will lead hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cross-functional efforts to improve yield, efficiency, and safety.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree with 3 years in manufacturing, plus experience in Lean Sigma tools and project leadership. Strong documentation and collaboration with Safety and Quality teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years in manufacturing with hands-on shop floor troubleshooting and process optimization.
• Experience with Lean Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive process excellence and operational reliability across manufacturing operations.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning, and capital projects with documentation and cost justification.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process specs, and documentation for current products.
• Collaborate with safety and quality teams to meet ISO 9000/14000 standards.

Skills

Lean Sigma

A3

PFMEA

SMED

Root Cause Analysis

Fishbone Diagrams

5 Whys

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Kaizen

Kanban

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Employer Website Posting Employer: Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLC

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 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. Visit our DEI Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.