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 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.

Industrial Process Engineer
Location: Crawley – Onsite
Hours: 37 hours per week

As an Industrial Process Engineer (IPE) at Thales, you will play a vital role in supporting our existing product lines and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will focus on the later stages of the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) process, ensuring successful transition and ongoing production of products while enhancing manufacturing processes and the work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the industrialisation process, particularly from MRL stages 6 to 8.Influence and collaborate with the Industrial Engineering team to promote best practices and continuous process improvements.Provide hands-on support to production teams to drive efficiency, quality, and compliance.Lead and participate in improvement activities using Lean and InCIght methodologies.Support MRL assessments and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and follow up on action items.Configure and maintain ERP and MES systems to enable smooth manufacturing workflows for both in-house and supply chain items.Apply PFMEA and risk analysis to identify and mitigate production risks.Maintain 5S standards and support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities on the shop floor.Manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, measurement instructions, and non-conformance issues.Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO, IPC, etc.).Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) through shopfloor systems.Provide support for First Article Inspections (FAIs) and ongoing production challenges.

About the Team:
You’ll be part of a dynamic Industrial Engineering department, working alongside Industrial Process Engineers, Senior Engineers, Industrial Architects, and Cost Engineers. Together, we ensure new products move smoothly from bid and design phases into efficient, cost-effective production, guided by principles of ‘Design for Manufacture’ and ‘Design to Cost’, while considering industrial capabilities and supply chain factors.

The Person We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role, ideally supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production phases.Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.Excellent communication and analytical skills with a collaborative, enthusiastic approach.Flexible and adaptable mindset to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Committed to upholding health and safety standards and promoting a safe workplace.

Thales Benefits

4 day working weekPaid overtime28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)Pension contributions up to 7%Healthcare Cash PlanLife insuranceStock options (SharingThales) every 2 yearsEnhanced maternity and parental leave.Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to WorkDiscounts on major retail outlets24/7 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. 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.

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. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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