Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Crawley

At Thales UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone's talents and perspectives are valued. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced individual to lead our Industrial Process Engineering team.

About Us

The Manufacturing Engineering function is key to influencing how we design, manufacture and assemble products, ensuring industrial maturity, efficiency, quality, and sustainability throughout the product lifecycle. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving process adherence, innovation, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards within your team and across the wider operations function.

Position Overview

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all aspects of industrial process engineering discipline, as well as provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring Industrial requirements are met and is applied to product design and development phases, internal manufacturing processes and our wider supply chain in general. Additionally, you'll you will have full budgetary responsibility for the department and will play a key role in transforming our industrial capabilities to align with industry and operation's needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Industrial Process Engineering team, ensuring the delivery of best practice results and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of manufacturing engineering strategies and policies to improve operational performance.
• Drive transformation projects to enhance our industrial capabilities and increase competitiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize performance and ensure compliance with processes and other regulations.
• Manage budgets, forecast expenditures, and prepare capital expenditure proposals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering/manufacturing discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing role, preferably from the Engineering sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of lean principles and experience with industrial toolsets such as MRP/ERP/Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Change management experience and the ability to adapt engagement styles to different audiences.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Lean awareness (e.g., 5S, Kaizen/Yellow Belt, Green Belt/Six Sigma).
• Experience in total supply chain disciplines and full product lifecycle management.
• Previous experience in military manufacturing or similar high-volume industrial activity

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on our industrial operations and drive innovation.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• At Thales we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Join us in shaping the future of industrial process engineering! Apply now to be part of our dynamic team.

For further information please contact Alice Hardy Talent Acquisition Partner quoting #LI- AH1 R0247497

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