Project Manager (Process Engineering/ Manufacturing)

Prysmian; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in McKinney, TX to lead safety initiatives, optimize processes, and drive Lean Sigma improvements on a 24/7 operation. You will train teams, analyze CTQ/CTP, and implement sustained process controls using DOE and SPC techniques.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, a technical degree, ability to travel up to 50%, and strong project management and communication skills to collaborate across functions and shift teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ME, EE, IE, CE (MS also considered).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing processes and equipment in continuous operation.
• Proven track record in design/re-design, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with strong project management abilities.
• Proven ability to use DOE and SPC techniques; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.
• Able to manage multiple complex tasks and handle pressure daily.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule to support 24/7 operations.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and advance our safety culture.
• Share expertise through training and leading others in best practices.
• Evaluate risk/reward of improvement opportunities and advocate Lean Sigma thinking.
• Lead and influence diverse teams at various levels.
• Improve yield, efficiency, and capacity to meet strategic objectives.
• Develop, document, implement and sustain manufacturing processes using data and statistical tools.
• Understand and use control systems and instrumentation to improve process capabilities.
• Procure and commission new manufacturing equipment and instrumentation with cost justification.
• Hands-on troubleshooting on the shop floor to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain performance specifications and BOMs for current products.
• Perform Lean Facilitator duties to sustain lean initiatives.

Skills

DOE/SPC techniques

Project management

Lean Sigma

Process troubleshooting

Communication skills

Flexibility/shift readiness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ME/EE/IE/CE

Job description

Prysmian is the world’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 33,000 globally, every year Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution, medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure as well as a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for telecommunications.

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 committed to excellence as we help transform the world around us.

Team Overview And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership and advance our Zero & Beyond safety culture.
• Share expertise through training and leading others in the use of best practices.
• Generate and evaluate the risk / reward priority of improvement opportunities. Be an advocate for Lean Sigma thinking.
• Achieve results and ensure sustainment of process controls (CTQ’s & CTP”s).
• Lead and influence teams of diverse individuals at various levels within the organization.
• Improve yield, efficiency, and capacity of processes in accordance with strategic business objectives.
• Develop, document, implement and sustain manufacturing processes and products using appropriate data and statistical tools.
• Baseline understanding and utilization of control systems and instrumentation used to improve process capabilities.
• Specification, procurement and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and instrumentation, including capital cost justification and related documentation.
• Maintain constant presence on the shop floor and provide hands on troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and equipment to drive root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Maintain performance specifications and bills of material for all current products.
• Perform Lean Facilitator duties as required to implement and sustain lean initiatives throughout your area of responsibility.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ME, EE, IE, CE and MS (Other technical degrees considered when supported with applicable experience, Manufacturing experience desirable).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Proven track record of results in the design, re-design, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment utilized in a continuous operation.
• A result driven individual with a proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Proven ability to use DOE and SPC techniques (Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt experience is a plus).
• Able to manage and execute multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure daily.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule to support facility that runs 24 hrs. a day, 7 days week.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ wire & cable experience manufacturing of thermoplastic or thermoset conductors.
• Project management training or certification.
• Lean Sigma practitioner.

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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.

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