Product Development Engineer

Prysmian Group•Lawrenceburg, KY

12d

About The Position

The Product Development Engineer is a member of Prysmian’s research and development organization and manages innovation, development, cost-savings, and compliance projects that support business growth and product vitality. The role works across research and development, manufacturing, and business operations, including factory trials, laboratory testing, and partnerships with internal and external customers. It offers opportunities to build experience across these areas.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related area.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Technical writing skills.
Strong competency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to contribute in a team environment.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perceive and discriminate color, sound, and texture.
Use safety glasses, safety shoes, and other personal protective equipment when working in production environments or hazardous laboratory areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial or application engineering.
Knowledge of polymer processing.

Responsibilities

Prepare product development designs for new and enhanced products.
Assess plant capabilities for new product development.
Prepare recommended sample and test plans for manufacturing qualification, internal test laboratories, and third-party approval agencies.
Manage third-party submissions, listings, and final approvals, including UL, ETL, CSA, and ISO, pursuing the widest available scope of approval.
Develop DTC plans with R&D support and implement them to meet plan.
Prepare design documentation for factory-level experimental trials and product development involving new compounds and related cable products.
Participate in factory-level experimental trials concerning new products and compound implementation, as appropriate.
Measure and maintain monthly new-product-development sales.
Work with Purchasing to measure and maintain monthly DTC savings.
Maintain operating knowledge of relevant industry standards and updates, including UL, CSA, and other certification listings.
Coordinate with Materials Development Laboratories to ensure new materials are properly approved.
Conduct and maintain product design reviews and audits required by customers for product qualification.
Create and maintain product designs, costs, general product descriptions, and drawings.
Review customer and industry specifications to determine whether Prysmian facilities can meet requirements.
Use cable design tools, such as Cable Builder and Common Analisi, to create manufacturing bills of materials and routings for Prysmian products.
Develop and analyze costs for quotations and production.
Develop benchmarking analyses comparing facilities when requested.
Work with Commercial and Manufacturing personnel to process requests efficiently.
Maintain process guidelines in design systems, incorporate prescribed changes, and ensure adherence to design requirements.
Maintain and update product lines as necessary.
Evaluate and propose innovative ideas for new products and product enhancements.
Contribute constructively to technical teams supporting special projects, production-efficiency improvements, continuous improvement, and product and process development.
Provide the Technological function with assistance for process and product development.