Fiber Optic Process Engineer Lean Six Sigma

Prysmian; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for fiber optic cable production. You will work with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and support new product introductions.

Responsibilities include process development, data analysis, SOPs, collaboration with QA, equipment upgrades, and leading Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce waste while preserving quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar Engineering field.
• 1 year of manufacturing environment experience; internships accepted.
• Knowledge of extrusion, polymer processing, and optical fiber handling is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with SPC and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for fiber optic cable production.
• Analyze process data to identify inefficiencies and apply corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve defects and maintain product integrity.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Provide technical support to production teams; conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

SPC

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or similar Engineering

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes for fiber optic cable production. You will work with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and support new product introductions.

Responsibilities include process development, data analysis, SOPs, collaboration with QA, equipment upgrades, and leading Lean/Six Sigma projects to reduce waste while preserving quality.