Process Engineer at Prysmian in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Process Engineer

COMPANY BACKGROUND/CULTURE

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the Group manufacturers 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 almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian Group 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. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the position holder will exhibit energetic project management of process improvements that impact the bottom line in an exciting, challenging and performance driven organization.

KEY 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 controls.


• 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 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.

• Minimum of 5 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.


• Understanding of electrical testing and required systems (Hi-Pot testing, Category cable testing)


• A results 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 (SixSigma GreenBelt/BlackBelt experience is a plus).


• Pursuit of a GCC GreenBelt certification is required during year 1 or 2.


• Able to manage and execute multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a daily basis.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Flexible work schedule to support facility that runs 24 hrs. a day, 7 days week.

• 2 years' wire & cable experience.


• Extrusion of multiple types of polymers (PVC, Nylon, Polyethylenes, Polypropylene, TPU, FEP) and understanding of FFT systems preferred.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Other technical degrees considered when supported with applicable experience).