Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures 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 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian 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.

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Summer Intern – Full Time

About the Role

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineering Intern to help standardize and improve our shop-floor documentation and risk management processes. You will collaborate with engineers, quality, production, and Health and Safety Engineer (HSE) to update Work/Machine Instructions, revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and support Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) development to improve process capability, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Work & Machine Instructions

• Audit current work/machine instructions against actual practices; identify gaps and legacy content.
• Update/author operator-friendly instructions with clear steps, photos, callouts, and critical-to-quality (CTQ) checkpoints.
• Validate instructions on the floor with operators and supervisors; incorporate feedback and obtain approvals via document control.

SOP Updates

• Review SOPs for accuracy, regulatory alignment, and cross-function consistency (Quality, HSE, Maintenance).
• Standardize formatting, revision control, and metadata (titles, doc numbers, effective dates, approvers).
• Coordinate redline reviews and route for approval per change management procedures.

FMEA Development

• Participate in or facilitate FMEA sessions for priority processes/equipment.
• Document potential failure modes, causes/effects, current controls; calculate RPN and help define recommended actions.
• Track mitigation actions to closure and update FMEA/RPNs post-implementation.

Process Verification & Training Support

• Conduct time studies or simple capability checks (e.g., Cp/Cpk where applicable) to confirm instruction effectiveness.
• Assist with operator training rollouts and attendance records for revised documents.
• Ensure documents are correctly published in the Document Management System (DMS) and linked to the correct work centers.

Required Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s in engineering, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail; able to translate technical content into clear, visual shop-floor instructions.
• Comfortable on the production floor, engaging with operators/technicians to validate steps.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic data analysis in Excel.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to FMEA methods (AIAG/VDA familiarity a plus).
• Experience with Lean concepts (5S, Standard Work, visual management).
• Basic statistics (e.g., normality, variation, control charts) and measurement fundamentals.
• Familiarity with CAD/PDM screenshots for illustrations or with image markup tools (SnagIt, Visio).
• Experience with an electronic Document Management System (DMS) or PLM/QMS.

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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

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