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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.

Overview:

Prysmian is seeking a people-oriented and change management champion to support our Power Distribution business. In your new role you will be reporting directly to the Product Development Director for Power Distribution and will be integral to the continued success as well as the future growth with our customers. Your role will interact with the internal and external customers in order to understand and solve their unique challenges. You will be responsible for end-to-end product development, design to cost, product improvement, and support of new product introduction.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for new-product development projects to ensure they meet technical, quality, commercial and operation objectives.

• Contribute to material cost reduction programs through new process/material introductions.

• Guide the development and implementation of new products, working closely with manufacturing, quality, and commercial product management.

• Meet with customers to determine potential product development opportunities to improve overall business performance and portfolio.

• Work on long term company strategy in sustainability and innovation.

• Act as internal liaison between manufacturing and the product teams to identify customer requirements, emerging trends and changing marketplace directions.

• Prepare test plans for internal labs and third-party approval agencies.

• Responsible for third-party submittals listings (UL, CSA, RUS, etc.) and final approval adopting the widest range of approval that can be granted.

• Actively participate in appropriate technical committees and standards development (UL, CSA, IEEE, ICEA, etc.) that affect product development.

• Anticipated travel required 10%-30%.

Key Characteristics:

• Outstanding communication (verbal & written) with associates, peers and upper management

• Business knowledge and understanding of cost/benefit analysis including volume requirements for profitability of product designs

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work with and lead cross-functional groups

• Ability to work and collaborate amongst peers and team members with transparency

• Basic metallurgical knowledge of aluminum, copper and steel

• Basic material knowledge of insulating and semi-conducting polymers

• Strong project management skills, follow-through, results driven

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Coordinated movements of arms / fingers / hands / feet / legs

• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

• Perception and discrimination of color, sound, texture

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree and experience minimum.

• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience working in manufacturing and product development/design engineering.

• PC and systems experience (SAP, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)

• Wire and Cable experience preferred.

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 (https://www.prysmian.com/en/people-and-careers/why-prysmian/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com .

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation . By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation , and a strong customer base , the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient , high-performing , sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions . Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.