Fiber R&D Director

Prysmian Group • Claremont, NC

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About The Position

This role will drive innovation in fiber technology, influence the global roadmap, and define performance and sustainability standards for our products. The Fiber R&D Director will play a key role in R&D governance, guiding investments and leading multidisciplinary teams to accelerate transformation across the industry. This position will also lead the know-how transfer into the Claremont factory and support the local plant's strategic evolution to meet DS market demands.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in R&D roles within fiber optics or advanced materials.
• 5+ years of previous managerial or leadership experience in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of fiber manufacturing processes and material properties.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multicultural teams.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive innovation and change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PCVD or similar deposition technologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the Fiber R&D strategy for Claremont Plant
• Shape the long-term vision for innovative and sustainable materials increasing sustainable sources and reduce dependency in terms of solutions and suppliers
• Partner with Cable R&D to improve know-how sharing and to align on the respective strategic agenda
• Together with Manufacturing and the related supporting functions design new machines and equipment to evolve and innovate our production capabilities
• Structure the team and processes to enhance efficiency and collaboration
• Establish a clear roadmap for fiber developments, integrating market and regulatory requirements
• Initiate strategic partnerships with academic and industrial stakeholders
• Implement performance indicators to measure innovation impact
• Develop and optimize processes in order to improve output and efficiencies KPIs (Yields) while reducing the overall Fiber cost
• Partnering with Process control team in order to stabilize newly developed processes to avoid drifting of operational efficiency
• Conduct experimental trials and analyze results to improve deposition efficiency and fiber quality
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards during process development
• Document findings and contribute to technical reports and publications
• Support technology transfer from R&D to industrial scale-up, including pilot line activities
• Represent the company in strategic partnerships and industry consortiums

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director