Application Engineering Manager

Prysmian; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid maternity and bonding leave

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Prysmian in the United States is seeking a Manager of Application Engineering to lead the power distribution team. You will provide technical responses to customer inquiries, support quotes, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with design engineering, inside and outside sales.

This role requires 5+ years in engineering, leadership experience, and travel up to 25% (including international). You will mentor regional engineers and drive process improvements while delivering high-quality product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of related experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in Engineering, preferably Wire and Cable.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Engineering.
• Strong engineering knowledge.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel at least 25%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the application engineering team for power distribution in the United States.
• Ensure sufficient response to all customer enquiries concerning power distribution products.
• Participate in major quotes and bids with key customers as needed.
• Work with Design Engineering to provide product optimizations for new and existing customers.
• Provide corrective action reports for major quality concerns.
• Participate in critical customer SRM meetings and scorecard reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

LEAN mindset

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Why Build Your Career with Prysmian?

Your work at Prysmian helps power and connect the world.

When you join Prysmian, you become part of a global team whose work touches millions of lives every day. You’ll help support the energy and digital infrastructure that keeps communities, businesses, and industries moving forward.

Why Build Your Career with Prysmian?

Your work at Prysmian helps power and connect the world.

When you join Prysmian, you become part of a global team whose work touches millions of lives every day. You’ll help support the energy and digital infrastructure that keeps communities, businesses, and industries moving forward.

For more than 140 years, Prysmian has helped shape the infrastructure that powers progress. From helping illuminate the Statue of Liberty in 1886 and delivering power from Hoover Dam to Los Angeles in 1935, to supporting New York City's rebuilding efforts after September 11, our cables and connectivity solutions have played a role in some of history's most significant milestones.

Today, our impact continues. Prysmian products help power world class venues like Paycor Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and Lambeau Field. We're contributing to the infrastructure supporting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, helping ensure communities, businesses, and industries stay connected to what matters most.

What You’ll Bring

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or a related field coupled with 5+ years of related experience.
• 5-10 years’ experience in Engineering, preferably Wire and Cable.
• 3 - 5 years of leadership experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Engineering.
• Strong engineering knowledge.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel at least 25% to include international travel.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be accountable for providing technical responses to all customer enquiries, promoting new and existing products, and assisting with quotes and orders as needed across the USA. Overseeing a team of regional applications engineers, the manager is also responsible for organization and planning, talent development, and process improvements for the team as a whole. The Manager of Application Engineering primarily works cross-functionally with outside sales, inside sales, and design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the application engineering team for power distribution in the United States.
• Ensure sufficient response to all customer enquiries concerning power distribution products.
• Working with the regional application engineer, participate in major quotes and bids with key customers as needed.
• Work with Design Engineering to provide product optimizations for new and existing customers.
• Provide corrective action reports and responses to major quality concerns.
• Participate in critical customer SRM meetings and customer scorecard reviews as needed.
• Work closely with R&D to develop new products and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Participate in industry conferences including IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee and Overhead Lines Subcommittee.
• Participate in standard development concerning wire and cable including ICEA and ASTM.
• Provide guidance as needed to manufacturing to ensure product quality and performance.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams and be an influencer within a matrix organization.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Think and act LEAN in order to optimize internal processes and customer offerings.
• Travel to customer locations, manufacturing sites, industry conferences, and trade shows (at least 25%), including international travel – company travel policy permitting.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, build strong partnerships, and grow your career in a business that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Total Rewards Designed For You

We believe great people deserve great rewards. That’s why Prysmian offers a total rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well‑being now and as your career grows.

• Competitive salary that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Performance‑based incentives that reward your results and impact (where applicable).
• Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plan options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a competitive company match to help you invest in your future.
• Paid maternity and bonding leave, plus adoption assistance to support you and your growing family.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays so you can rest, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Wellness programs and supplemental insurance options to support your overall health and well‑being.

At Prysmian, you’ll be supported at work, at home, and throughout every stage of your career.