New Process Introduction (NPI) Engineer

Prysmian Group; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in California is seeking a New Process Introduction Engineer to lead technology transfer from a sister facility in France, driving industrialization, yield optimization, and production readiness across multiple sites.

You will own process documentation, coordinate machine, software, and recipe changes, travel internationally up to 10%, and partner with global teams to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering roles.
• B.S. in Engineering.
• Willingness to travel to European factories.
• Fluent in French.
• Ability to work with global teams and cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Understand and deploy processes into production that have been developed in an R&D setting.
• Industrialize processes to the point that they meet productivity and yield targets before transferring to plant production.
• Develop/Translate process documentation relating to new or modified processes.
• Coordinate equipment/software/recipe modifications for new processes during rollout.
• Travel to other manufacturing sites several times per year (travel typically less than 10%).
• Collaborate with engineers at international Prysmian plants to resolve process problems.
• Become a lead contributor to the global process control team and drive change.
• Report to R&D Leadership in Douvrin, France and uphold safety and ISO14001 guidelines.

Skills

Data analysis

French language

Minitab

DMAIC/CI

Cross-functional teamwork

Process transfer

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

DMAIC/CI

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. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Summary

The New Process Introduction Engineer is a motivated and energetic contributor responsible for the technology transfer and industrialization of new processes into manufacturing. This role focuses on transferring processes from a sister facility in France, ensuring smooth implementation while optimizing performance, yield, and efficiency. The engineer will lead process optimization efforts, working cross‑functionally to stabilize and improve new technologies as they are introduced into production. Experience with chemical deposition processes is highly desired, enabling effective troubleshooting and continuous improvement in advanced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and Deploy processes into production that have been developed in an R&D setting.
• The process may or may not be fully industrialized upon transfer and the team will be responsible to industrialize at an efficient pace
• Develop/Translate process documentation relating to the new or modified processes
• Industrialize processes to the point that they are meeting defined productivity and process yield targets before transferring to plant production
• Organize and manage new process rollout on a machine by machine basis coordinating modifications to equipment/software/recipes etc…
• Travel to other manufacturing sites several times per year (Travel typically less than 10%)
• Provide guidance or suggestions to other departments (operations, maintenance) as it relates to the process area
• Define and implement improvement projects that reduce cost and or improve product quality
• Collaborate with engineers at other international Prysmian plants to resolve complex process problems
• Become a lead contributor of the global process control team with a desire to generate change
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines
• Demonstrate the ability to work in high pressure situations with tight timelines
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Querying and analyzing large sets of data to make data driven decisions
• Develop and lead the plant’s culture of continuous process improvement
• Report directly to R&D Leadership team in Douvrin, France

Requirements

• 2 years minimum of experience
• B.S. in Engineering
• Capability to travel to other factories in Europe to understand and master new processes
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex process flow and machines
• Become the subject matter expert in the assigned process area
• Demonstrate capability to independently prioritize tasks to make progress on short term and long-term initiatives
• Ability to work with global teams whose native language is not always English
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in a process and/or development engineering role
• Demonstrated capability to introduce and/or industrialize a new processes
• Experience in the optical fiber manufacturing industry (Deposition/Overclad/Fiber Draw processes)
• Ability and desire to provide leadership for process technicians
• Fluent in French
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
• Uses DMAIC/CI tools to structure and execute projects

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

Company Overview

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.