Why You’ll Love This Role
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where you will help shape the future of a growing manufacturing operation. You'll have the opportunity to build teams, develop next-generation manufacturing processes, implement new technologies, and directly influence production performance, quality, and operational excellence across the facility.
What We’re Looking For
A strong, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and can effectively balance strategic process ownership with hands-on technical leadership. As the Engineering Manager, this individual will lead the engineering team in driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on Right the First-Time performance, process optimization, root cause analysis, and downtime reduction. They will develop and coach a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence. Takes initiative, leads through challenges with a results-driven mindset, and consistently delivers sustainable improvements in quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Own and continuously improve manufacturing processes, standards, and work methods to drive First Pass Yield, quality, productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, and downtime improvement.
- Lead structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Establish sustainable systems, controls, and corrective actions that support "Do It Right the First Time" principles and operational excellence.
Lead and Develop the Engineering Team
- Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, direction, and resource planning to ensure timely execution of priorities, projects, and support for 24/7 manufacturing operations.
Drive Technical Innovation & Growth
- Lead process development, equipment installations, new product introductions, and capacity expansion initiatives to support future business growth.
- Partner with operations and technical teams to industrialize new technologies, optimize production systems, and maintain ownership of process standards and documentation.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and site leadership to prioritize work, execute improvement initiatives, and resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on support during critical production issues as needed.
Manage Projects & Resources
- Lead capital, cost reduction, quality, productivity, and capacity expansion projects while managing departmental budgets and resources.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, operations engineering, or technical manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 5 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within cable, wire, plastics, extrusion, optical fiber, or similar continuous manufacturing environments.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Skills/Attributes
- Strong ownership and accountability for results.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Experience leading teams through change, growth, and operational challenges.
- Excellent root cause analysis and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
- The ability to remain effective and organized in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Work Environment
- Primarily onsite manufacturing leadership role. Typical schedule is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, with an early start to support production operations and daily leadership meetings.
- Flexibility is required to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional off-hours support for critical production, equipment, or process issues.
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!
