Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian 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 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.
Make Your Mark at Prysmian!
Basic Function:
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) while providing technical leadership in quality assurance, process control, problem solving, and compliance activities. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products and processes consistently meet internal, customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
The Quality Engineer serves as a key resource for quality improvement initiatives, statistical analysis, root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and certification compliance.
Functional Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
- Maintain quality records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as an Internal Auditor and participate in audit planning, execution, corrective action follow-up, and compliance verification activities.
- Evaluate and monitor process capability, inspection methods, control plans, and sampling strategies to ensure effective process control.
- Perform statistical analysis of process and product data to identify trends, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
- Lead and support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions related to quality concerns, process deviations, and customer complaints.
- Understand quality metrics and communicate performance results to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing personnel regarding quality requirements, inspection methods, and process controls.
- Support qualification and validation activities associated with new products, processes, equipment, and customer requirements.
- Investigate customer returns, product nonconformances, and field performance issues; document findings and lead corrective action efforts.
- Support customer interactions including audits, pre-production reviews, quality meetings, third-party inspections, and onsite customer visits.
- Review, evaluate, and disposition nonconforming materials while ensuring compliance with established quality procedures.
- Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving efforts utilizing structured quality methodologies.
- Support strategic quality initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Key Requirements:
- Results-oriented with a strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data-driven decision making.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive sustainable improvements.
Desired Background:
- 0–2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with quality improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with quality tools such as:
- Root Cause Analysis.
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
- 5 Why’s.
- 8D.
- Process Capability Analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with metallurgy, welding processes, wire and cable manufacturing, or related industrial manufacturing environments is preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), or the ability to obtain certification is preferred.
- Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems is a plus.
- Experience conducting internal audits is a plus.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required, preferably in:
- Industrial Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Materials Science & Engineering.
- Welding Engineering.
- Related Engineering Discipline.
Job Offer Fraud Alert:
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
Our company will never:
- Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text.
- Extend a job offer without a formal interview process.
- Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo).
All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in
@prysmian.com).
If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at
narecruiting@prysmian.com.
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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talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.