Manufacturing Process Control Engineer APVD/PCVD

Prysmiangroup; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group's Claremont fiber manufacturing plant is seeking a developing engineering leader to support optical fiber production. You will evaluate, troubleshoot, and drive process control and improvements in PCVD/APVD glass manufacturing, focusing on equipment performance and yield.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams to implement data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 1+ year in a complex manufacturing process.
• Ability to analyze processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify trends and apply solutions.
• Lead process area yields, documentation, and data tracking.
• Perform root cause analysis for trends and equipment issues.
• Support PCVD/APVD glass manufacturing processes and equipment uptime.
• Provide data explanations to engineers and operators to maintain stability.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Multi-tasking

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

SAS

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Description

As a world leader in telecom cable systems, the Prysmian Group's Claremont fiber manufacturing plant is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter, developing leader to join the engineering department to support the manufacturing of optical fiber. This individual will evaluate, troubleshoot, and conduct process control and improvement activities on a daily basis and through long-term projects, with a focus on supporting the PCVD/APVD glass manufacturing processes and associated production equipment.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Glass Science, Ceramic, or Metallurgical Engineering) from an ABET accredited institution
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a complex manufacturing process or an internship experience in a complex manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand complex process flow and machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, or improving manufacturing equipment
• Ability to work within a chemical-based manufacturing process and understand the relationship between the process and equipment
• Desire to become a subject matter expert in the assigned process area
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize tasks to make progress on short term and long term initiatives
• Exhibit engagement, involvement and curiosity about other departments or process areas outside of immediate assigned area
• Ability to influence people or departments outside of direct process area
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and across different departments
• Demonstrated ability to work in high pressure situations
• Demonstrated ability to improve a situation
• Initiative to take on large or many different responsibilities and initiative to anticipate problems or seek improvements without being prompted
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency PowerPoint
• Detail and quality oriented
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
• Comfortable speaking to large audiences
• Experience working with large sets of data and making data driven decisions
• Ability to make analytical decision
• Ability to contribute to the team's culture of continuous process changes and improvements
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to work independently

Preferred

• 3-5 years experience in complex manufacturing environment
• B.S/M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Glass Science, Ceramic or Metallurgical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering background with experience in chemical-based manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering background with hands‑on equipment troubleshooting or equipment design experience
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or SAS

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing processes on a daily basis to identify trends and out-of-control situations and provide solutions according to urgency and importance.
• Be the leader in the process area responsible for yields, documentation, procedures, tracking data, and technical innovation.
• Prioritize issues to make meaningful impacts on the process yields and productivity
• Develop or maintain performance indicators on a weekly or monthly basis to ensure the process is meeting quality and productivity targets.
• Perform root cause analysis on reasons for trends, equipment issues- importantly repeat equipment issues, and process drifts.
• Support the PCVD/APVD glass manufacturing processes, with a focus on equipment performance, process yield, quality, and equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and work with technicians to develop solutions, source replacement parts, and improve machine performance.
• Support the commissioning, startup, and transition of new manufacturing equipment into production.
• Provide data and explanations to other process engineers, lead operators, process technicians, and other departments in order to maintain process stability.
• Report on a weekly basis a summary of process changes, developments, improvements, project progress to the engineering manager.
• Work with operators to identify process problems and also provide occasional process training.
• Work with technicians to identify equipment problems and also provide training.