Fiber Optics Extrusion Engineer for Process Improvement

Crosslinked; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking an Extrusion & Polymer Process Engineer for fiber optic cables in Lexington, SC. You will turn materials science and data into stable, high-yield extrusion processes that meet industry standards and enable new product introductions.

The role emphasizes hands-on extrusion experience, polymer handling, and die design, with a focus on Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Join a global leader in energy and telecom cables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering.
• About 1 year of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Nice-to-have: extrusion, polymer processing, optical fiber handling.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale extrusion processes for optical cable lines to convert R&D concepts into production.
• Apply SPC, DOE and Lean Six Sigma to reduce variation, remove bottlenecks and drive improvements.
• Create, update and control SOPs and work instructions to ensure consistent practices.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to analyze defects and protect product integrity.
• Coordinate with vendors for upgrades and maintenance to improve uptime and throughput.
• Lead Kaizen and cost-reduction initiatives without sacrificing quality.
• Provide technical support for production, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

SPC

DOE

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP (ERP)

Job description

Prysmian is seeking an Extrusion & Polymer Process Engineer for fiber optic cables in Lexington, SC. You will turn materials science and data into stable, high-yield extrusion processes that meet industry standards and enable new product introductions.

The role emphasizes hands-on extrusion experience, polymer handling, and die design, with a focus on Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement. Join a global leader in energy and telecom cables.