Fiber Optic Process Engineer — Growth & Impact

Prysmian; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking an entry‑level engineer to join our manufacturing floor in Jackson, TN. You will analyze production data, set priorities with operators, and tune equipment for new product trials.

You’ll document improvements, participate in continuous improvement projects, and help scale best practices across teams. The role emphasizes hands‑on learning on a fast‑moving floor with cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar).
• 0–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Sharp analytical thinking and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Dig into production metrics to spot trends and drive improvement actions.
• Refine processes to lift yield, boost efficiency, and improve product performance.
• Collaborate with production to fine-tune equipment settings and maximize uptime.
• Support new product introductions through controlled trials and method updates.
• Troubleshoot floor issues, assist with machine setups, and coordinate upgrades.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production to remove roadblocks.
• Create SOPs, training guides, and technical documentation for reference.
• Advance continuous improvement using Lean, 6S, and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar)

Tools

Excel

Minitab

ERP platforms

Job description

Prysmian is seeking an entry‑level engineer to join our manufacturing floor in Jackson, TN. You will analyze production data, set priorities with operators, and tune equipment for new product trials.

You’ll document improvements, participate in continuous improvement projects, and help scale best practices across teams. The role emphasizes hands‑on learning on a fast‑moving floor with cross‑functional collaboration across Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production.