Optical Cable Process Engineer | Lean & Six Sigma

Prysmian USA; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Lexington, SC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement and refine optical cable manufacturing processes. You will analyze data to spot inefficiencies and drive corrective actions on extrusion lines with DOE insights.

You will partner with Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to ensure product integrity, lead Lean and Six Sigma projects, and provide on-the-floor troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a closely related engineering field.
• About 1 year of hands-on manufacturing experience spanning manufacturing engineering, statistical planning techniques, business systems, project management, and/or quality control.
• Exposure to extrusion, polymer processing, and optical fiber handling.
• Analytical problem-solver with proficiency in SPC and data analysis tools; familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; excellent communication and teamwork; able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Background in telecommunications or fiber optic cable manufacturing; hands-on experience with extrusion, polymer handling, and die design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for optical cable lines; apply data analysis to spot inefficiencies and drive corrective actions; build and maintain robust SOPs and work instructions.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to resolve defects, sustain product integrity, and uphold industry standards across the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with vendors on upgrades and reliability strategies; work with R&D to translate new cable designs into capable, stable processes.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and elevate throughput; deliver cost-reduction projects that protect or improve quality.
• Troubleshooting and support: Provide on-the-floor technical support; conduct rigorous root cause analyses and implement permanent, preventative solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

SPC & data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Prysmian Group in Lexington, SC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement and refine optical cable manufacturing processes. You will analyze data to spot inefficiencies and drive corrective actions on extrusion lines with DOE insights.

You will partner with Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to ensure product integrity, lead Lean and Six Sigma projects, and provide on-the-floor troubleshooting to minimize downtime.