Cable Design Engineer

The Design & Applications Engineering team support the Trade & Installers, Industrial, Telecom and Power Distribution businesses, working mainly with Aberdare, Bishopstoke and Wrexham factories but also with Prysmian Group Affiliate plants. The Cable Design Engineer has responsibility for providing the technical aspects for new tenders to Customers, for generation of designs & costs through Prysmian Group Cable Design software (CA) and for generating the cable manufacturing instructions in SAP for orders. The Design engineer will also provide product technical support to customers and to the Sales/Marketing function, including liaising with Customers at all levels. Short duration travel in the UK may occasionally be required. Outline of Main Responsibilities

• The preparation of cable designs and supporting information for tendering, including datasheets, technical schedules and specification compliance documents.
• Liaison with Customers, both technical and non-technical, to promote the Prysmian Group and to address queries on cable design, ratings and installation issues.
• Support and close liaison with the Commercial department, who have the responsibility for tender bids, contracts and marketing.
• Preparation & management of product design information to enable costing & manufacturing, including close liaison with the factories process engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Educated preferably up to degree level or similar in a relevant Engineering subject.
• A high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Product knowledge including cable manufacturing processes would be advantageous, but suitable training will be provided.
• IT skills in MS Office necessary. Experience with SAP or CA would be advantageous but suitable training will be provided.

Applicants should be customer and service focussed and able to communicate at all levels, with both technical and non-technical people. Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements.

Line Managers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.