Telecom Engineering Manager

Prysmian Group


Job Summary

Prysmian Group, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of Telecom Engineering Manager based in Bishopstoke. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: Telecom Engineering Manager
Company Name: Prysmian Group
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bishopstoke
Salary:
Job Link Expiry: 2022-10-17
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

The Telecom Engineering team design and develop optical fibre products (cables and blown fibre units) for a range of UK and overseas customers, with the responsibility for providing the technical aspects for tenders to customers, together with developing & supporting industrialisation of new designs to meet market requirements.
Reporting to the UK R&D Director the Telecom Engineering Manager is responsible for:
  • Responsible for design, development and testing of Telecom Cables that are both cost effective and fully meet the customer technical requirements, including technical liaison with Telecom Connectivity and installation.
  • Management of the design, development, and qualification processes for Telecom cable, FlexRibbon & EPFU, including ensuring that design reviews and related activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001: 2015
  • Full technical support to customer enquiries and contracts.
  • Management of the product design process including design changes.
  • Responsible for product cost reduction (DTC), approval of alternative materials and preparation of associated raw material specifications.
  • Ensures that new materials, products and processes are effectively transferred into manufacture.
  • Ensuring that all Telecom cable products which be subject to CPR requirements are tested and classified for reaction to fire according to the EXAP rules before being placed on the market.
  • Ensuring that any products affected by design, process or material changes which affect the reaction to fire characteristics are retested.
  • Departmental resource and cost management
  • Ensuring Company participation in relevant in standards and industry bodies, consistent with Company objectives.
  • Technical support to the Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing function in achieving business objectives
  • Co-ordination with Prysmian Group Telecom R&D functions on relevant matters.
  • Provide updates to the R&D Director on tasks and projects on a regular basis, along with formal close out presentations on completed projects.
Qualifications
  • Significant experience of working within a Telecom Optical Engineering team, supporting design, development and testing of optical cables
  • Product knowledge including materials and cable manufacturing processes.
  • Educated preferably up to degree level or similar in a relevant Engineering subject.
  • A high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Experience of co-ordination and managing multiple engineering activities & multiple projects – including liaison with internal functions, customers and suppliers.
  • Capable of accurate and detailed work and high level of communication skills
  • IT skills in MS Office necessary. Experience with SAP would be advantageous but suitable training will be provided.
Applicants should be customer and service focused and able to communicate at all levels, with both technical and non-technical people.
Other details
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
  • Flexible working policy – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)
  • Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
  • Aviva Private Medical (role dependent)
  • Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
  • 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
  • On-line Language Learning Access
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
  • Generous sick pay arrangements
  • EE Mobile Discounts
  • Dell Advantage discounts
  • Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
  • Free onsite parking
  • Transition to Retirement Policy
  • Free Flu Jab
Location details
This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.
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.

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