Process Development Engineer — Fiber Optics Production

Prysmian; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking an entry‑level/early‑career engineer for our Tennessee manufacturing site. You will analyze production data, drive process improvements, and support equipment upgrades on a fast‑paced line.

This role offers hands‑on work with modern production lines and opportunities to learn Lean, 6S, and problem solving in a real setting. You will collaborate with Operators, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to boost throughput, reduce waste, and improve product

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 0–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate manufacturing trends and solve real production problems.
• Implement process changes to boost throughput and product quality.
• Partner with operators to optimize equipment performance and uptime.
• Support new product trials and iterate on process methods.
• Troubleshoot issues, assist with machine setups, and coordinate equipment upgrades.
• Analyze run data to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production.
• Develop SOPs, training content, and technical documentation that drive consistency.
• Advance continuous improvement with Lean, 6S, and root‑cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaborative

Learning agility

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Ready to Build, Test, Improve?

Work Hours: Day Shift (Weekdays)

Do you light up when a process gets faster, cleaner, and more reliable? At Prysmian, you’ll turn data and collaboration into better ways of making fiber‑optic cables.

Why This Role

• Fast‑paced, high‑tech manufacturing setting.
• Hands‑on work with advanced production lines.
• Real ownership of improvements that impact quality and efficiency.
• Accelerated learning for early‑career engineers.

Your Impact

• Investigate manufacturing trends and solve real production problems.
• Implement process changes to boost throughput and product quality.
• Partner with operators to optimize equipment performance and uptime.
• Support new product trials and iterate on process methods.
• Troubleshoot issues, assist with machine setups, and coordinate equipment upgrades.
• Analyze run data to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production.
• Develop SOPs, training content, and technical documentation that drive consistency.
• Advance continuous improvement with Lean, 6S, and root‑cause analysis.

Are You a Match?

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 0–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a dynamic production environment.

Bonus exposure: fiber optics or wire & cable, ERP systems, Excel, or Minitab.

Your Growth

Join a global industry leader where your ideas are heard and your development is prioritized. At Prysmian, the work you do helps connect communities around the world.

Ready to make measurable improvements?

Let’s talk.