Senior Cable Product Development Engineer (Onsite Taunton)

Prysmian Group; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Taunton, MA is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead innovation, product development, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance projects across the Specialty Cables business. This role involves manufacturing trials, lab testing, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will apply experience in R&D, manufacturing, product commercialization, and business strategy to advance new products from concept to launch, coordinate qualification with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related.
• 5+ years in wire and cable product development or related manufacturing.
• Knowledge of polymer materials, compounding, and processing.
• Experience with regulatory certification processes.
• Experience managing projects through a stage-gate process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, testing, validation, and commercialization of new and enhanced product designs.
• Evaluate manufacturing capabilities and readiness for new product implementation.
• Plan, execute, and participate in plant-scale experimental trials and process evaluations.
• Develop prototypes and create test plans for internal laboratories and third‑party testing agencies.
• Coordinate product qualification activities with external certification agencies, including UL, ETL, CSA, and other applicable organizations.
• Lead Design to Manufacturing efforts to support right the first-time initiatives
• Lead cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with Materials Laboratories to qualify new materials and technologies.
• Support the industrialization and successful launch of new products into manufacturing operations.
• Track project milestones and communicate progress on key product development initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication and information sharing across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Wire and Cable product development

Project management

Regulatory certification

Polymer materials knowledge

Stage-gate processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Job description

Prysmian Group in Taunton, MA is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead innovation, product development, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance projects across the Specialty Cables business. This role involves manufacturing trials, lab testing, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will apply experience in R&D, manufacturing, product commercialization, and business strategy to advance new products from concept to launch, coordinate qualification with