Production Engineer - STEM IT

• Development: Opportunities for personal growth and professional development within an international organization.

In this role you will be part of our STEM IT Professional Development Program. A five-year training plan customized

for Professionals who are interested in developing their career in STEM roles (Manufacturing, Quality & HSE, Project Services and Installation, IT, Supply Chain, R&D).

The program starts from day 1; you will then join a one-week Global Induction with a track of training and activities created through the collaboration between Prysmian Academy and a top-ranking Business School.

After the induction, your learning path continues with training courses and networking events, that will allow you to develop your skills and unlock your full potential.

Click here to learn more: STEM IT | Prysmian

As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

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Job Description: Production Engineer
Purpose of the function

The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing, improving, and optimizing production processes within the factory. The goal is to increase the quality, safety, flexibility, and reliability of production by initiating and implementing improvement projects and supporting operational teams. The position requires a hands-on mentality, a strong presence on the shop floor, and strong analytical skills.

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Job Description: Production Engineer
Purpose of the Role
The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes within the plant. The goal is to enhance quality, safety, flexibility, and reliability of production by initiating and implementing improvement projects and supporting operational teams. This position requires a hands-on approach, significant presence on the shop floor, and strong analytical skills.

• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality guidelines.

• Implementing improvements to minimize risks.

Process analysis and optimization

• Analyzing production processes and identifying bottlenecks.

• Developing and implementing solutions to improve capacity and flow.

• Performing OEE analyses and translating data into concrete improvement actions.

• Initiating, leading, and monitoring projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and flexibility.

• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

• Collaborating with the Continuous Improvement Coordinator to strengthen improvement initiatives.

• Developing reports and performing calculations for capacity and resource planning.

• Monitoring KPIs and identifying deviations; proposing corrective measures.

• Acting as back-up for the Production Manager in daily operational management.

• Intensive collaboration with Shift leaders and Operators to effectively implement improvements.

Key Responsibilities
Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Implement improvements to minimize risks.

• Process Analysis and Optimization

• Analyze production processes and identify bottlenecks.

• Develop and implement solutions to improve capacity and workflow.

• Perform OEE analyses and translate data into actionable improvements.

• Initiate, lead, and monitor projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and flexibility.

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

• Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement Coordinator to strengthen improvement initiatives.

• Develop reports and perform calculations for capacity and resource planning.

• Monitor KPIs and identify deviations; propose corrective measures.

• Act as back-up for the Production Manager in daily operational management.

• Work closely with Shift Leaders and Operators to ensure effective implementation of improvements

• Employment: Full-time.

• Workplace: Extensive presence on the shop floor required.

• Employment: Full-time position.

• Work environment: Significant presence on the shop floor required.

• Compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Improved production processes and increased reliability.

• Timely and correct execution of improvement projects.

• Effective collaboration between departments and teams.

• Continuous improvement of OEE and process performance.

Knowledge and skills

• Timely and accurate execution of improvement projects.

• Effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Analytical ability: Strong in interpreting data and converting it into practical solutions.

• Communication skills: Communicating clearly and persuasively at all levels.

• Leadership: Able to motivate people, create buy-in, and provide feedback.

• Result orientation: Showing ownership and realizing improvements.

• Collaboration: Thinking and acting beyond the department.

• Innovative and proactive: Taking initiatives and continuously seeking improvement opportunities.

• Safety and quality conscious: Working according to applicable guidelines and procedures.

• Analytical skills: Ability to interpret data and translate it into practical solutions.

• Communication skills: Clear and persuasive communication at all levels.

• Leadership: Ability to motivate people, create buy-in, and provide constructive feedback.

• Result orientation: Demonstrates ownership and delivers improvements.

• Collaboration: Works effectively across departments.

• Innovative and proactive: Takes initiative and continuously seeks improvement opportunities.

• Safety and quality awareness: Works according to applicable standards and procedures.