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Process Engineer

Prysmian S.p.A.

Jackson, TN · Posted October 28, 2026

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About the job

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.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As a Sr. Process Engineer, you’ll be at the center of a fast‑paced, high‑tech fiber‑optic cable manufacturing environment where your work directly influences product quality, efficiency, and throughput. This is a hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground engineering role — perfect for someone who enjoys being out on the production floor, solving real problems in real time, and working closely with operators, technicians, and multiple departments to keep products moving through the process smoothly and on schedule.

What We’re Looking For

The Sr. Process Engineer will lead manufacturing process optimization, capital improvement projects, product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume wire and cable manufacturing environment.

This position plays a critical role in improving plant performance through process control, data-driven problem solving, equipment upgrades, material development, and operational excellence initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

Monitoring manufacturing processes to identify trends, variation, and out-of-control conditions

Driving corrective and preventive actions to maintain product quality and process stability

Conducting process capability studies and establishing process controls

Collecting, analyzing, and reporting production and quality data

Investigating process drift, recurring defects, and equipment performance issues

Supporting daily production needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

Leading initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

Capital Projects & Equipment Improvements

New equipment selection and implementation

Equipment commissioning and startup activities

Production line upgrades and modernization

Capacity expansion projects

Process validation and qualification

Vendor coordination and technical reviews

Product Development & Commercialization

Working closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Customers, to help bring new products from concept into production.

Ensuring new products transition smoothly into production while meeting customer requirements and quality standards.

Materials Engineering & Cost Optimization

Evaluating existing and alternative materials to improve both product performance and manufacturing costs.

Quality & Root Cause Leadership

Leading investigations into product and process issues while driving permanent corrective actions.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Train operators and production personnel

Develop work instructions and SOPs

Lead technical meetings

Present project updates to leadership

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams

What We're Looking For

8+ years of manufacturing Process Engineer experience

5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years with a Master’s degree (Preferred)

Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Technical Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

DOE (Design of Experiments)

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Process Capability Analysis (Cp/Cpk)

Minitab or similar statistical software

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Epicor, etc.)

Microsoft Office / Excel

Build Your Future with Us

At Prysmian, your ideas matter. Your growth matters. And the work you do helps connect the world in meaningful, lasting ways. If you’re ready to build your engineering career with a global industry leader — and you enjoy being hands‑on, collaborative, and close to the process — we’d be excited to meet you!

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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.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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