Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the Group manufacturers 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 almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian Group 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. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!
OVERVIEW
Accountable to the Engineering & Quality Manager, this position is responsible to establish, implement, direct, and maintain Quality Assurance and Scrap Control programs and procedures throughout the various stages of manufacturing to assure a finished product with the highest quality possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain effective systems to achieve Plant and Company quality objectives.
Maintain orderly records to demonstrate compliance with U.L./C.S.A. specifications or other applicable external organizations.
Develop appropriate statistical sampling, electronic and/or other control methods to assure desired cable product quality levels.
Develop, improve and support plant cable electrical test systems, such as those for Insertion Loss, Return Loss, DC Resistance, Impedance and others.
Develop, oversee and improve novel plant product quality databases for traceability and failure analysis.
Direct and lead Quality Assurance associates to effectively perform required sampling, testing, and reporting of quality data.
Establish measurement equipment and gage instrument maintenance and calibration system to ensure "accuracy" and reliability of all applicable instruments, measuring devices, testing equipment, etc. throughout the manufacturing process, as well as in the Laboratory.
Identify adverse quality trends as evidenced by statistical analysis and assists process engineering and/or manufacturing personnel in the development of corrective and preventive actions.
Investigate, evaluate, and report returned product from customers, ensuring complete corrective action through the Diamond System.
Lead plant efforts to conform to ISO-9002 requirements and ensure facility maintenance of certification.
Work with the plant staff to select most appropriate process improvement techniques.
Mentor problem solving, lean & operator led process control for production cells.
Effectively manage cross-functional relationships with other departments to support effective use of manpower and materials to achieve the desired level of product quality.
Supervise other support groups for specified periods of time, as requested.
Perform related duties as directed by Manager.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum green belt with black belt preferred.
Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.Electrical/electronic gage and testing knowledge/experience is a plus.
Familiarity with databases and various programming languages is a plus.
