Manufacturing Process Optimizer - Lean & Six Sigma

Prysmian USA; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian USA is seeking a manufacturing process engineer at our Manchester plant to lead improvements on the line, review cost estimates, and ensure safety and quality compliance. You’ll own end-to-end projects from cost estimation to installation, collaborate with Operations, Quality, and external vendors, and drive measurable productivity gains.

This role blends factory and office work, requires a BS in engineering, 2–3 years in cable manufacturing, and familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred).
• 2–3 years of engineering experience in cable manufacturing.
• Data analysis and project management skills.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and integrate manufacturing process improvements that reduce cost, remove bottlenecks, and streamline workflows; report to the Engineering Manager while providing hands-on technical guidance to supervisors and operators.
• Own end-to-end projects: cost estimation, designs/specs, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety, and delivery to Plant and organizational objectives.
• Deliver measurable productivity gains and KPI performance as defined by the Plant Manager and Process Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate external vendors/trainers to build process improvement skills for manufacturing leadership; role is based in the manufacturing plant.

Skills

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Process engineering

Production optimization

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Prysmian USA is seeking a manufacturing process engineer at our Manchester plant to lead improvements on the line, review cost estimates, and ensure safety and quality compliance. You’ll own end-to-end projects from cost estimation to installation, collaborate with Operations, Quality, and external vendors, and drive measurable productivity gains.

This role blends factory and office work, requires a BS in engineering, 2–3 years in cable manufacturing, and familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean