Industrial Process Engineer

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short‑range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle‑space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

At Thales UK we research, develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day. We innovate across Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well‑being matters to us, which is why we offer flexibility – part‑time hours, job sharing, home working or flexible start and finish times.

Industrial Process Engineer

As part of the large manufacturing team within OME (Optronics and Missile Electronics) you will deliver industrialisation activities and support production and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Management team.

What the role has to offer

• Development opportunity
• Job satisfaction – involvement in product solutions from concept to customer delivery and repair/servicing
• Large support network within the function
• Diverse and challenging role

Our Opportunity

You will be working within the manufacturing team to support industrialisation activities and deliver production reporting.

Role

• Estimate bids, including direct and indirect costs and schedule capabilities
• New Product Introduction (incl. MRL, PRR, FAI, DFx, tooling and test equipment)
• Review the engineering definition file and create and approve the manufacturing file
• Define the process of assembly and test
• Manage non‑conformance and engineering change in production
• Monitor product costs
• Work alongside a Workcell/APRU Manager to deliver to target KPIs
• Identify and implement improvements using Lean techniques

About You

• Experience of manufacturing engineering processes within a similar environment
• Excellent team player and communicator—able to work effectively within and across a variety of different teams
• Strong relationship builder, able to successfully manage stakeholders at different levels of industry
• Flexible team member and fast learner
• Focused on meeting deadlines with good time‑management and prioritisation skills
• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience of industry tools (Oracle, Palma, Mestec)

What We Can Offer

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We offer market‑leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by skilled and experienced individuals within the function. Hiring from within is our first priority, providing many opportunities for career progression.

Flexibility

The role is predominantly site‑based, but Thales has a hybrid‑working model that enables home working when suitable for the activities being conducted.

Equal Opportunities

Thales is an equal‑opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Security and Eligibility

In line with Thales\’ baseline security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full security clearance which requires further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for baseline and security clearance, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

Recruitment Process

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. If you need this job advert in an alternative format or have any questions, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.