Quality Assurance Production Analyst

Prysmian Group; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in the United States seeks a Quality Assurance Production Analyst to ensure product and process compliance on the manufacturing floor. You will audit production, analyze electrical test failures, support root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven methods.

The role requires collaboration with operators, engineering and management, proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab), and the ability to summarize large data sets into

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience and results-driven mindset.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis software (Minitab, AI tools).
• Detail-oriented with big-picture awareness.
• Able to create and present quality data to operations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to identify and automate manual processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support production by being a QA presence at production lines.
• Interact with operators and helpers to ensure standard work is done consistently.
• Provide technical support for lab operations.
• Breaking down and analyzing electrical test failures.
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Collaborate with management and engineering on standards.
• Oversee Calibration System.
• Material Acceptance and monitoring.
• Input data into analysis systems.
• Support Certified Test Reports and Document Management.
• Support non-conformance handling system.
• Support Continuous Improvement utilizing (Best practice, AI, and data analysis).
• Work with production to sustain improvement.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Skills

Results-driven

Fast-paced adaptable

Strong communicator

Analytical thinking

Data summarization

Multitasking under pressure

Continuous improvement mindset

Ability to automate processes

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

AI tools

Job description

Basic Function

The Quality Assurance Production Analyst ensures product / process compliance through auditing processes at the point of production, breaking down and analyzing electrical test failures, data analysis, and support for root cause investigations. This role is key in maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Support production by being a QA presence at production lines.
• Interact with operators and helpers to ensure standard work is done consistently.
• Provide technical support for lab operations.
• Breaking down and analyzing electrical test failures.
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Collaborate with management and engineering on standards.
• Oversee Calibration System.
• Material Acceptance and monitoring.
• Input data into analysis systems.
• Support Certified Test Reports and Document Management.
• Support non-conformance handling system.
• Support Continuous Improvement utilizing (Best practice, AI, and data analysis.
• Work with production to sustain improvement.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Results-driven with manufacturing experience.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in MS Office, and data analyzing software. (i.e. Minitab, AI tools/agents)
• Detail-oriented with big-picture awareness.
• Create and Present Quality Presentations to operations.
• Skilled in multitasking under pressure.
• Strong communicator and motivator.
• Critical thinker with analytical skills.
• Ability to identify and automate manual processes where needed.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Ability to stratify and summarize large amounts of data.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
• Ability to walk long distances within the plant and between workstations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity and ability to handle small tools and lab equipment.
• Ability to bend, stop, reach, and perform repetitive motions as needed.
• Tolerance to working in varying environmental conditions (e.g., heat, noise).

Desired Background

• 2–4 years in wire and cable or related industry.
• Experience with various software systems including AI.
• Project management and Lean Manufacturing familiarity.

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. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy.

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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.