Hands-On Process Engineer – Fiber Cable Production

Prysmian Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking an early‑career Process Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced fiber optic cable environment. You’ll work hands‑on on the production floor, partner with operators and departments, and lead process improvements and trials to keep production moving on schedule.

You’ll gain experience with advanced fiber‑optic cable production, collaborate with experienced engineers, and own projects requiring initiative and follow‑through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field preferred).
• 0–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Comfort working directly on the production floor and engaging with multiple departments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fiber optics, wire & cable manufacturing, ERP systems, Excel, or Minitab is a plus — not required

Responsibilities

• Investigating manufacturing trends and helping solve real production challenges.
• Spending time on the production floor to ensure products move through each stage efficiently.
• Supporting process improvements that increase efficiency, stability, and product quality.
• Working with production teams to optimize equipment performance and resolve issues.
• Participating in new product trials and process enhancements.
• Assisting with troubleshooting, machine setups, and equipment upgrades.
• Analyzing production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams.
• Helping create training materials, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 6S, and root‑cause analysis.
• Taking ownership of ongoing projects that require consistent attention and proactive problem‑solving

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Production floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Prysmian Group is seeking an early‑career Process Engineer to drive manufacturing efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced fiber optic cable environment. You’ll work hands‑on on the production floor, partner with operators and departments, and lead process improvements and trials to keep production moving on schedule.

You’ll gain experience with advanced fiber‑optic cable production, collaborate with experienced engineers, and own projects requiring initiative and follow‑through.