What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer - Extrusion position at Prysmian?
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.
As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for initiating, coordinating and implementing manufacturing process improvement initiatives. You’ll integrate Lean Sigma improvement methodologies and activities within the value stream and will serve as a generator and coordinator of ideas for process improvement techniques and implementation strategies. You will ensure that timely and effective results of the process improvements are accomplished. In addition, you will provide daily support for process troubleshooting and product quality, along with the coordination of the resources required to plan, train and implement process improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, synthesize, and interrelate information from internal and external sources when solving problems and making decisions.
- Make decisions based on analysis, experience, and good judgment; solve difficult problems with effective solutions; ask questions and probe diverse sources for answers.
- Accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; organize work into logical process steps; use time effectively; establish priorities.
- Involve relevant others in shaping plans and making decisions; participate in group efforts and encourage others’ participation; listen to co-workers’ concerns and provide assistance as appropriate.
- Evaluate the risk/reward priority of improvement opportunities.
- Develop, document, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes using appropriate data and tools.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Work Environment/Physical Demands: 70% of time will be in the manufacturing production area.
- Strong project management capabilities.
Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Polymers).
- 4 years of manufacturing experience.
- Extrusion experience is highly desirable or any other molding background.
- Wire and cable experience is highly desirable.
- Strong record of Lean Sigma Tools implementation.
Salary : $74,000 - $112,000