Fiber‑Optic Cable Process Development Engineer

Prysmian USA; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Jackson, TN is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to translate production data into on-floor improvements and to support new product trials. You will engage with operators and maintenance to drive process enhancements, troubleshoot equipment, and develop SOPs.

This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-moving fiber-optic cable manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to optimize performance, learn Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• Strong analytical mindset and practical problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and engaging across departments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate manufacturing trends and translate insights into on-the-floor improvements.
• Keep product flowing with daily shop-floor engagement.
• Drive process enhancements to lift efficiency, stability, and quality.
• Partner with production teams to optimize equipment performance and resolve issues.
• Run and support new product trials and incremental process upgrades.
• Assist with troubleshooting, machine setups, and equipment upgrades.
• Analyze production data to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production to align actions.
• Create training materials, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Advance continuous improvement using Lean, 6S, and root-cause analysis.
• Own ongoing projects requiring proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Eager to learn

Production floor experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

Step Into a Day on the FloorYou open the morning by scanning overnight production data and spotting a trend worth digging into. Coffee in hand, you head straight to the line—talking with operators, checking yields, and watching fiber stream through each station. By midday, you’re dialing in a setup for a new product trial, partnering with Maintenance on an equipment tweak, and capturing notes for an SOP update. In the afternoon, you facilitate a quick root‑cause huddle, convert findings into a Lean action plan, and hand off a training one‑pager to the shift lead. It’s hands‑on, fast, and deeply connected to how product quality, stability, and throughput come to life.What You’ll TackleInvestigate manufacturing trends and translate insights into on‑the‑floor improvementsKeep product flowing through every stage with direct, daily shop‑floor engagementDrive process enhancements that lift efficiency, stability, and qualityPartner with production teams to optimize equipment performance and resolve issuesRun and support new product trials and incremental process upgradesAssist with troubleshooting, machine setups, and equipment upgradesAnalyze production data to uncover and prioritize improvement opportunitiesCollaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production to align actionsCreate training materials, SOPs, and technical documentationAdvance continuous improvement using Lean, 6S, and root‑cause analysisOwn ongoing projects that require consistent follow‑through and proactive problem‑solvingAbout YouBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)0–3 years of manufacturing experienceStrong analytical mindset and practical problem‑solving abilityCollaborative, curious, and eager to learnComfortable working on the production floor and engaging across departmentsThrive in a fast‑moving manufacturing settingNice to have: exposure to fiber optics or wire & cable manufacturing, ERP systems, Excel, or MinitabWhy This Role at PrysmianWork at the heart of advanced fiber‑optic cable manufacturing where your decisions directly influence output and quality. You’ll gain meaningful experience, collaborate with seasoned engineers and cross‑functional teams, and take ownership of projects that matter. If you want to accelerate your learning, build real‑world manufacturing expertise, and grow into larger responsibilities, this is your launchpad.Ready to build your engineering career with a global leader—and stay close to the process where impact is immediate? We’d love to meet you.