Fiber Optic Cable Process Engineer: Data-Driven & Lean

Prysmian USA; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking an Extrusion & Polymer Process Engineer for fiber optic cables to transform materials science and data into stable, high-yield manufacturing. You will engineer production lines, analyze defects with root cause methods, and partner with Quality to sustain compliance.

The role emphasizes documentation, continuous improvement, and timely support for production teams in a fast-paced environment. Co-op/internship welcome for related engineering fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Approx. 1 year of manufacturing env. experience or co-ops/internships welcome.
• Knowledge of extrusion, polymer processing, and optical fiber handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale extrusion and polymer processes for optical cable lines.
• Use SPC, DOE, and data analysis to reduce variation and bottlenecks.
• Document SOPs and work instructions to align with best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering

Tools

SAP (ERP)

DOE software

Job description

Prysmian USA is seeking an Extrusion & Polymer Process Engineer for fiber optic cables to transform materials science and data into stable, high-yield manufacturing. You will engineer production lines, analyze defects with root cause methods, and partner with Quality to sustain compliance.

The role emphasizes documentation, continuous improvement, and timely support for production teams in a fast-paced environment. Co-op/internship welcome for related engineering fields.