Test & Integration Manager F/M

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We connect the world, We connect people.

With more than 800 000 km of optical underwater systems around the world, Alcatel Submarine Networks’ stands for adventure and daily innovation for one’s career. Our teams’ synergy drives our innovative high-tech solutions and lets us develop our exceptional know-how. Joining us means joining a collective, joining us means connecting the world! So, are you ready for your next adventure?

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MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Resource Management: Effectively manage and allocate resources to ensure successful product development and ongoing production support.
• Collaboration with Key Leaders: Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Industrial Leaders to ensure new products and processes are qualified and introduced in line with the manufacturing plan.
• Project Milestone Achievement: Ensure all project development milestones are met on time, supporting the timely delivery and quality of output.
• Design for Excellence (DFx): Support DFx initiatives for all new products, focusing on serviceability, manufacturability, and other key design factors.
• Manufacturing Design Input: Contribute to the manufacturing design process, considering internal and external constraints such as machine capacity, test benches, volume, cycle time, and lean principles, in accordance with NPI ASN standards.
• Manufacturing Capability Planning: Work with the Industrial Leader (Submerged/ Dry plant) on ramp-up and ramp-down planning to ensure the appropriate manufacturing capability is in place.
• Cost Reduction Coordination: Lead cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving strategies and initiatives.
• Weekly Department Reporting: Provide weekly reports on the performance of the Test & Database team, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Audit and Review Management: Manage audits and customer reviews to ensure compliance with standards and expectations.
• Department KPIs: Monitor and manage department KPIs, ensuring that the team’s performance aligns with overall business objectives.
• Leadership and Coaching: Provide coaching and support to Technical Leaders to enhance their leadership skills and foster growth within the team.
• Technical Activity Planning: Plan and manage technical activities within the department to ensure smooth project execution.
• Software Management: Oversee the calibration, validation, and management of software packages to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Test/Software Engineering, Production Support Engineering, Material Planning, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Health & Safety teams to ensure cohesive project development and delivery.
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Implement continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, to drive operational efficiency and innovation within the team.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality materials on time, whilst managing costs effectively.
• Team Development: Implement structured training and development programmes to continually enhance the team’s skills and foster a culture of learning and improvement.

·       Manage resources to support product development and production requirements

·       Ensure delivery of project milestones in line with manufacturing plans

·       Set performance objectives, conduct annual reviews, and support professional development. Support and develop Technical Leaders within the team.

·       Allocate resources and coordinate project activities across the team.

·       Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership to ensure high standards of engineering delivery.

·       Responsible for CAPEX planning and investment relating to test and integration equipment and processes.

·       Work with significant autonomy to coordinate cross-functional engineering activities while aligning with R&D, Production, and Purchasing.

·       Provide technical leadership for new product and process introduction

·       Monitor departmental performance through KPIs and reporting. Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Identify and manage technical and operational risks. Operate autonomously whilst reporting to senior management.

Wanted profil

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience and or Knowledge in mechanical process engineering
• Experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of CAPEX planning, supplier engagement, and equipment procurement processes.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good overall knowledge in submarine network products is desirable
• Collaborative teamwork
• Ability to work autonomously with excellent reporting

Our values

• ASN is actively committed to diversity and inclusion, where every talent is recognised and valued.

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