Senior Product Development Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Product Development Engineer is a key member of Prysmian’s Research & Development team, leading innovation, product development, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance projects that support business growth and product lifecycle vitality. Based onsite in Taunton, Massachusetts, the role involves manufacturing trials, laboratory testing, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The engineer contributes experience across research and development, manufacturing operations, product commercialization, and business strategy, supporting the growth and success of the Specialty Cables business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in wire and cable product development, industrial engineering, application engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of polymer materials, compounding, and processing technologies.
- Experience working with regulatory certification agencies and product qualification processes.
- Experience managing projects through a stage-gate process.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the manufacturing, testing, validation, and commercialization of new and enhanced product designs.
- Evaluate manufacturing capabilities and readiness for new product implementation.
- Plan, execute, and participate in plant-scale experimental trials and process evaluations.
- Develop prototypes and create test plans for internal laboratories and third-party testing agencies.
- Coordinate product qualification activities with external certification agencies, including UL, ETL, CSA, and other applicable organizations.
- Lead Design to Manufacturing efforts to support right-the-first-time initiatives.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams to achieve business objectives.
- Partner with Materials Laboratories to qualify new materials and technologies.
- Support the industrialization and successful launch of new products into manufacturing operations.
- Track project milestones and communicate progress on key product development initiatives.
- Facilitate effective communication and information sharing across cross-functional teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
