Process Engineer (Immediate Start) in Belfast

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, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Space. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

As an Industrial Process Engineer, you will form part of the industrial process engineering team working on space propulsion sub-systems. Your role will provide various opportunities to gain and share experience in different aspects of engineering, including Bid Support, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Manufacturing & Assembly support. You will be an integral part of the company's endeavours to secure new projects, introduce new technologies, and ensure efficient production processes to deliver reliable space propulsion sub-systems for space missions.

As an IPE in our Space Department, you will:

• Develop detailed work instructions and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and provide all manufacturing information to enable efficient, conforming production while supporting health and safety.
• Support the implementation of manufacturing aspects for projects and may assist outside of space projects as business needs dictate.

This role involves responding to changing customer requirements, managing change implementation while maintaining product quality and schedules. The candidate will balance immediate shop floor demands with long-term solutions, use strong interpersonal skills to facilitate cost reductions and process improvements, and prioritise tasks to adapt to shifting demands, escalating conflicts as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Manufacturing instructions and training plans.
• Support daily production to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Provide cleanroom support during new process and product development.
• Liaise with internal/external customers to resolve manufacturing issues and drive Non-conformance solutions.
• Prepare and update Bills of Materials, supporting Make vs Buy decisions per ERP/MRP requirements.
• Support specification, selection, and commissioning of new production equipment.
• Maintain and improve departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and compliance with quality & industry standards.
• Supply estimating information to support bids for new projects.
• Assess and support vendor manufacturing capabilities for critical purchases.

An HND in an engineering discipline is essential; however, a degree in an engineering-related discipline is preferred. A minimum of 3 years relevant Engineering experience, of which 2 years must be in a Manufacturing Engineering role.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Feasibility, product and process design, manufacture, customer support.
• MRL and PRRAPQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PFD.
• Statistical Methods.
• Assembly processes: Example: Mechanical / Electrical / Machining / Treatments.
• Bills of Material.
• Financial Awareness.
• Configuration Management.
• CAD.

Thales Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
• Pension contributions up to 7%.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Life insurance.
• Stock options (Sharing Thales) every 2 years.
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
• Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.
• Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work.
• Discounts on major retail outlets.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

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 can require further evidence to be provided.

With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. We will 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.