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.

Job role - Industrial Architect

Location - Manor Royal, Crawley

If you are a change-maker looking to leave a mark, let’s make it happen together at Thales UK.
 

Our Manufacturing Engineering function has an excellent opportunity as an Industrial Architect to join the team based in Manor Royal, Crawley.

​About You

We are looking for someone who is a proactive leader with a passion for driving change and empowering our teams. As well as the below:

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Input to reviews throughout the Bid & Project lifecycle on behalf of Industry to define and approve industrial solution (within the agreed Industrial Strategy).Input to reviews throughout the Engineering lifecycle on behalf of Industry to define and approve industrial solution (within the agreed Industrial Strategy).Create Industrialisation Plans for projects/products that delivers our Industrial Strategy and is linked to the Integration, Validation, Verification and Qualification Plans. Includes contribution to the Make/Team/Buy decisions.Contribute to the creation of Production Plans that define how products are manufactured.Responsible for the agreeing the definition of estimates for Projects/Products and the associated financial commitment (inc. Capex).Responsible for delivery of Industrial Work Packages for Industrialisation activity.Lead the assessment of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) for products within business.Lead and support Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).Ensure the implementation of DFx principles within the Product Lifecycle.Support the maturity of Industry 4.0 approaches with new products aligned to the UK roadmap.Develop key relationships within the business to further the collaborative working with Engineering.Contributes to the design and deployment of the Industrial Strategy (MTIP) within the business.Responsible for the transfer of technology to other sites/countries where identified within Industrial Strategy.Develop others in the team through mentoring & sharing knowledge. Assist in the development of the Manufacturing Engineering function (e.g. process, training, technology).Keep up to date with current Industrial technology and standards

Competencies/Behaviours

Proven specialist in Industrialisation/NPI principles.Capable to influence and mobilise peer networks in relevant specialists and domains to support and improve the industrial activity.Confident to present to cross-functional groups.Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and Designs

What we can offer

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)

Life Cover

Progression and Development Opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailer

Flexibility

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.

If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner, Megan Clapinson or the hiring manager for this role.

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

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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