Production Support Engineer - Mechanical F/M

Alcatel Submarine Networks

Connect continents, countries and populations

Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) is the world’s only fully integrated provider of turnkey submarine network solutions. Part of Nokia, we bring all the products and know-how needed to design and build optical communication links across the world’s oceans.

ASN offers its expertise and products to ensure a geographic coverage of optical communication networks across the globe.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB

The postholder will be responsible for providing Mechanical support to product and test systems within submerged manufacturing plant and to ensure smooth production flow.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide advanced mechanical engineering support to submerged manufacturing departments, ensuring optimal performance and minimal disruption to production activities.
• Independently plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PPM) and calibration programs for critical equipment, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of records, including Calibration Certificates, PPM Schedules, Dust Count logs, RAMs, In-House Maintenance reports, LEV filter changes, and other regulatory documentation.
• Perform and validate process testing (Solder, Stencil, Degreaser samples) and communicate results to relevant stakeholders for corrective actions or validation.
• Fully utilize SAP systems to raise and manage SPRs and maintain system integrity for asset tracking and reporting.
• Manage the maintenance and lifecycle tracking of tooling and machinery, including ownership of the tooling database and critical spares inventory.
• Lead the resolution of manufacturing and equipment-related issues, including breakdowns of chambers, engraving machines, and test stations.
• Promote a collaborative and supportive environment, mentoring junior staff and driving a culture of accountability and cross-functional teamwork.
• Promote 6s and lean manufacturing principles, actively supporting the area champion in driving CIs
• Work with other teams on NPIs and NRPs

RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTONOMY

• Ensure PPM compliance and drive proactive follow-up on any overdue or non-conformant maintenance tasks.
• Author and approve Permit to Work (PTW) documentation and review supplier Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis on equipment failures, generating actionable reports and recommendations for process improvements.
• Lead fault diagnosis and problem-solving efforts during breakdowns, driving rapid resolution to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
• Own the tooling KPI monitoring process, analyse trends, and lead continuous improvement actions.
• Monitor SDMS and ensuring compliance with documentation and data integrity standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & TRAININGS

• Engineering Bachelors Degree an advantage
• Experience of Lean manufacturing principles an advantag

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work within a multi-skilled team and as an individual worker
• Experience in mechanical assemblies and fault finding and repair scheduling
• Experience and good MS Office skills
• Must be able to build and maintain excellent working relationship with internal department
• Good understanding of general mechanics and mechanical engineering principles
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and able to adapt when business needs change
• Good analytical skills interpret reports, charts, data and technical drawings

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