Manufacturing Engineering Manager Process Excellence Leader

Prysmian; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Tennessee is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineers and Technicians, drive continuous improvement, and advance manufacturing performance across the facility. You will own processes, apply DMAIC, Lean and Six Sigma, develop a high-performing team, and collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain.

This onsite role requires a hands-on leader focused on Do It Right the First Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or related engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve manufacturing processes to drive First Pass Yield, quality, productivity, OEE, scrap reduction and downtime improvement.
• Lead structured problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Establish sustainable systems, controls and corrective actions that support Do It Right the First Time principles and operational excellence.
• Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Provide coaching, direction, and resource planning for priorities and 24/7 manufacturing operations.
• Lead process development, equipment installations, new product introductions, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Industrialize new technologies, optimize production systems, and maintain process standards and documentation.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and site leadership to prioritize work and resolve challenges.
• Provide technical leadership during critical production issues and manage capital, cost-reduction, and expansion projects.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Problem solving

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Change management

Team development

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/industrial)

Tools

DMAIC

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Prysmian in Tennessee is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Process Engineers and Technicians, drive continuous improvement, and advance manufacturing performance across the facility. You will own processes, apply DMAIC, Lean and Six Sigma, develop a high-performing team, and collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain.

This onsite role requires a hands-on leader focused on Do It Right the First Time.