Manufacturing Quality Assurance Leader

Prysmian; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Quality Assurance leader at the Lincoln, RI site to drive the QA strategy and enable Continuous Improvement. You will work with the Plant Management Team to maintain ISO 9001 certification, ensure customer satisfaction, and uphold quality across all product lines.

You will coach the quality team, oversee audits, and partner with customers and external auditors to uphold compliance and drive process excellence.

Qualifications

• BS in quality, engineering, or related applied science with Six Sigma foundation.
• High School Diploma with relevant experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy QA and ongoing improvement programs to sustain product quality.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives at the site.
• Oversee testing protocols and verification across all process stages.
• Analyze data reports to inform plant decisions.
• Recruit, develop, and train Quality team members to standard work.
• Own the Quality Management System and lead external audits.
• Interface with customers and regulators during visits and audits.
• Investigate field issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in quality or engineering

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

Quality Management Systems

5 Why

Job description

A day in the life

You start your morning reviewing overnight quality dashboards and trend charts, prioritizing where to focus for the shift. A quick walk through production leads to a coaching moment on 5 Whys with a line supervisor. Before lunch, you finalize the testing plan for multiple process steps and confirm data collection is tight. In the afternoon, you brief the Plant Manager and the North America I&C Quality Manager on corrective actions for a recent customer return, then host a pre-audit check with UL/ETL/ABS contacts. You close the day aligning your team on ISO 9001 system updates and next steps in the plant’s Continuous Improvement roadmap.

The role

Reporting to the North America I&C Quality Manager and the Plant Manager, you will lead the site’s Quality Assurance strategy and enable Continuous Improvement so every product shipped meets Prysmian and customer specifications. As part of the Plant Management Team, you will help the facility achieve its business objectives while maintaining our ISO 9001 certification/accreditation and strong relationships with customers and external accreditation bodies.

What you’ll own

• Create and deploy Quality Assurance and ongoing improvement programs to sustain best-in-class product quality.


• Champion the plant’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.


• Oversee testing protocols and verification activities across all process stages.


• Analyze and deliver clear data reports that inform plant decisions.


• Recruit, develop, and train Quality team members to standard work and procedures.


• Own the Quality Management System and lead external audits.


• Serve as the point of contact for customers and regulatory/inspection agencies during visits and audits (UL, ETL, ABS, etc.).


• Investigate field issues and customer returns; implement robust corrective and preventive actions.


• Contribute as a core member of the Plant Management Team to keep operations effective and aligned to goals.


• Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders on all quality matters.

What you bring

• Proven success in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing setting.


• Hands‑on experience with Quality Assurance methods and Lean Six Sigma tools.


• Detail orientation paired with the ability to see the broader system.


• Strength in juggling multiple complex priorities with frequent changes.


• Ability to inspire, communicate clearly, and advance Continuous Improvement.


• Strong planning, leadership, and administrative capabilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Critical thinking and strong analytical problem-solving.


• High energy with a sense of urgency and speed.


• Sound grasp of core business principles and practices.

Preferred background

• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Supervisory experience in team‑based settings.


• Strong computer proficiency across common business and technical applications.


• Manufacturing experience required; wire & cable or rubber manufacturing experience is a plus.


• Six Sigma certification and/or ASQ certification are advantageous.

Education

• BS in quality, engineering, or a related applied science with a solid foundation in quality and Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.


• High School Diploma with equivalent/relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Tools and methods you’re comfortable with

• 5 Why (root cause analysis)


• People leadership and supervisory skills


• Lean Six Sigma toolset


• Manufacturing quality practices


• Quality Assurance methodologies


• Quality Management Systems

Compensation

Base salary typically ranges from $97,000 to $145,000. Placement within this range depends on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and geographic location.

About Prysmian

Prysmian is the global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, producing thousands of miles of underground and submarine cable annually for power transmission and distribution, plus medium- and low-voltage solutions for construction and infrastructure. We also deliver a full portfolio of optical fiber, copper cable, and connectivity for voice, video, and data in telecommunications. With 30,000 colleagues across 50+ countries, your work helps shape critical infrastructure worldwide.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!