Process Engineer (Wire and Cable)

Prysmian; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer for our Taunton, MA facility. The role focuses on identifying equipment, tooling, and processes to manufacture specialty copper and fiber optic cables, directing development and ensuring manufacturing standards are met.

You will troubleshoot across shifts, create technical work instructions, and coordinate XP products and capital projects. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SAP, and Minitab is expected; Portuguese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years in Manufacturing or Process Engineering, pref. in wire & cable.
• Must accurately distinguish colors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Minitab.
• Strong communication; Portuguese ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment, tooling, and processes for manufacturing specialty copper and fiber optic cables.
• Plan and direct process development while maintaining specs and standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues across all shifts and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain technical manufacturing instructions and work procedures.
• Coordinate XP's products and capital projects; provide root cause analysis on non-conformances.

Skills

5 Why (Root Cause Analysis)

Process Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

AutoCAD

Minitab

Portuguese

Solidworks

wire and cable

Mechanical Engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

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.

Position Summary

Responsible for identifying the equipment, tooling, and processes required to manufacture specialty copper and fiber optic cables. This role plans and directs process development while maintaining manufacturing specifications and standards. It also requires troubleshooting production issues across all shifts and implementing corrective actions to ensure consistent operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve overall process related issues.
• Design and maintenance of tools and dies.
• Equipment and compound troubleshooting.
• Coordinate assigned experimental production (XP's) products.
• Develop and maintain technical manufacturing instructions (T.M.'s).
• Develop and maintain work instructions and procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate critical processing information to manufacturing personnel.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis studies and report findings on high visibility non-conformances
• Assist as required in operator training.
• Coordinate the process manufacture of assigned technical orders.
• Coordinate assigned capital appropriation (CA) projects.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to corrective action request.
• Provide input as required to effect accurate product costing.
• Maintain liaison with vendors to keep abreast of current materials and processes.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of Experience in Manufacturing or Process Engineering, with preference given to those who have worked specifically in Process Engineering within the Wire and Cable industry.
• Must be able to accurately distinguish colors.
• Computer Skills: proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Minitab.
• Strong communication skills required; Portuguese language ability is considered an asset.

You Should Be Proficient In

• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Process Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• AutoCAD
• Minitab
• Portuguese
• Solidworks
• wire and cable
• Mechanical Engineer