Industrial Process Engineer - Tooling and Automation

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

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, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, 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.

Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week

As an Industrial Process Engineer - Tool and Automation Engineer, you will provide effective Jig and Tool including Automation manufacture support within the constraints of programme and budget parameters to produce the most economical and cost-effective method of manufacture. This will include:

• Effective utilization of team resources.
• The jobholder will be responsible for the provision of effective Tooling and Automation support across all business programs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provision of Tooling and Automation requirements ensuring Design Philosophy is followed within the constraints of the Departmental Program and Budget parameters.
• Creation of Bills of Materials.
• Provide Engineering support during the Tool Try Out process and yearly maintenance and calibration cycles.
• Provide Engineering support in the resolution of internal production problems.
• To liaise with customers on equipment issues relating to project work packages.
• To work as a member of a multi-functional team to ensure that during the product design process components and products are capable of efficient and cost-effective equipment and manufacture.
• Assist in the specification, selection, justification, and commissioning of new Tool and automated engineering related equipment.
• Continually examine all Tooling and Automation equipment for the opportunity of cost reduction and better manufacturing efficiency making use of all Tools available.
• To produce estimates of labour and material in support of bid processes.
• To provide training for IPE personnel and other departments for all Tool Engineering activities.

Responsibilities:

• The jobholder is responsible for Tool Engineering activities for departmental work packages.
• The jobholder is responsible for providing guidance on Tooling related matters to IPE and other personnel and to ensure that his/her own skills are consistent with the demand of the job.
• The jobholder is responsible for the provision of all Tooling information required to ensure the efficient manufacture of conforming product.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline is preferred although an HND with extra experience will be accepted.

Experience

• Skilled Jig and Tool Engineer with a minimum of at least 3 years relevant experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• The jobholder shall have a working knowledge of the following:
• Experience of all aspects of Tool and Automation design.
• Skilled in the use of Catia V5 r21 and Smarteam software or Equivalent 3D CAD Software.
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings, including geometrical tolerancing to BS8888.
• Familiar with working within an ISO9001 environment and maintaining system procedures.
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
• Problem Solving.
• Knowledge of Machining, mechanical processes, or assembly processes appropriate to Tool manufacture.

Thales Benefits

• 4 day working week.
• 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.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. 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. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. 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.

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