Product Development Engineer

About the role

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.

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The Product Development Engineer position is a team member of the research and development organization, responsible for managing Innovation, Development, Cost Savings, and compliance projects to support business growth and product vitality. The Engineer will work in an interesting and dynamic environment, including factory trials, laboratory testing, and business partnership with internal and external customers. This position offers a good opportunity for career building experiences in many aspects of research and development, manufacturing, and business operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare product development designs for new / enhanced products.
• Assess plant capabilities related to new product development.
• Prepare recommended sample / test plans for manufacturing qualify, internal test labs and third-party approval agencies.
• Responsible for third party (UL, ETL, CSA, ISO, etc.) submittals listings and final approval adopting the widest range of approval that can be granted.
• Develop DTC plans with R&D support and implement to meet plan.
• Prepare design documentation for factory level experimental trials/product development concerning new compound implementation and associated cable products.
• As appropriate, participate in factory level experimental trials concerning new products and compound implementation.
• Maintain and measure monthly new product development sales.
• With Purchasing maintain and measure monthly DTC savings
• Maintain strong operating knowledge of appropriate industry standards and including all updates as well as UL, CSA and other certification listings.
• Coordinate with Materials Development Laboratories to ensure all new materials are properly approved.
• Conduct/Maintain Product Design Reviews and Audits required by customers to meet product qualification.
• Create/maintain product designs and costs, and general product description/drawings.
• Review customer/industry specifications to determine capability of the Prysmian group facilities to meet the requirements.
• Utilize the cable design tools (Cable Builder, Common Analisi and/or other) to create BOMs and routings for manufacturing of Prysmian Group products at its facilities.
• Develop and analyze costs for quotations/production. Develop benchmarking analysis when requested for comparisons between facilities.
• Interaction with Commercial and Manufacturing personnel for processing requests in the most expeditious manner.
• Maintain in Design system(s) all process guidelines with all current prescribed changes and ensure strict adherence for design requirement.
• Maintain and update products lines when necessary.
• Evaluate and propose innovative ideas for new products and product enhancements.
• Act constructively as a team player on technical teams supporting special projects to improve production efficiencies, continuous improvement, and product and process development. Provide the Technological function with required assistance for process and product development.

Specific Skills/ Training Required

• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical writing
• Strong competency of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to contribute in a team environment
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Education/Experience Required

• BS degree in Engineering, Polymer or Materials Science or related area.
• Experience in industrial or application engineering preferred
• Knowledge of polymer processing experience preferred

Physical Requirements / Safety Requirements

• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Perception and discrimination of color, sound, texture.
• Safety glasses / shoes and other personal protection when working in production environment or hazardous laboratory area

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