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Operational Quality Technician

Prysmian · Lincoln, RI

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Industry
Industrial
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Prysmian (industrial) in Lincoln, RI.

Tools it names
Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)

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How this role compares

Against 533 other live quality postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $64k–$90k, from 44 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 40%
  • ✓ Root cause 33%
  • FDA / GMP 22%

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This plant: Prysmian in Lincoln

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from PrysmianAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Support manufacturing operations through process monitoring, verification activities, and quality-at-the-source initiatives.
  • ◆Lead and participate in shop-floor problem-solving, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
  • ◆Conduct process audits and verify compliance with procedures, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
  • ◆Support First Article Inspections (FAI), process validations, and implementation of new or revised products and processes.
  • ◆Perform dimensional and process verification measurements to confirm process capability and product conformance.
  • ◆Analyze quality data, identify risks and trends, and drive continuous improvement activities that reduce variation, scrap, and rework.
  • ◆Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process effectiveness and sustain corrective actions.
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Prysmian is the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity and digital solutions. From underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, to medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors, we keep the lights on. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission connecting the world.

With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries.

At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

Job Description

Operational Quality Technician

Objective

Support manufacturing operations by driving quality at the source through process verification, shop-floor problem solving, risk identification, and corrective action implementation. Ensure production processes consistently produce conforming products by focusing on process inputs, adherence to standards, control of critical process parameters, and continuous improvement of manufacturing performance.

Scope

Serves as the primary quality representative within manufacturing operations, working directly with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to monitor process effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support sustainable corrective actions.

This position emphasizes prevention over detection by validating process inputs, auditing process compliance, supporting First Article Inspections (FAI), investigating quality concerns, and verifying that manufacturing controls are capable of consistently delivering customer and product requirements.

Pay: $24.25

( Shift differential: 2nd Shift: + $1.50/hour & 3rd Shift: + $2.25/hour)

2nd Shift - Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm

3rd Shift - Monday through Friday from 11:00pm to 7:00am

Key Competencies

  • •Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and process control principles.
  • •Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • •Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical requirements.
  • •Proficiency with dimensional inspection equipment and data analysis tools.
  • •Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • •Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • •High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence.
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  • •Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
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