Industrialisation Engineer (NPI)

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83000 employees on five continents. With over 7500 people in the UK operating across defence space aerospace and digital security we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Industrialisation Engineer (NPI)

Crawley Onsite 37 Hours Per Week

Bring ideas to life. Shape the future of manufacturing.

At Thales innovation doesnt stop at design. Its brought to life through collaboration creativity and the talented people who turn complex concepts into real-world solutions.

Were looking for an Industrialisation Engineer (NPI) to join our Industrial Engineering team and play a vital role in transforming new products into successful scalable production programmes. If you enjoy problem-solving building strong partnerships and making a tangible impact on how products are manufactured wed love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse network of engineering manufacturing programme management planning safety and supply chain professionals helping to deliver cutting-edge solutions from prototype through to full-rate production.

What youll be doing

As our Industrialisation Engineer youll take ownership of the later stages of the New Product Introduction (NPI) journey guiding products through Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) 5 to 8 and beyond.

Youll:

• Lead the industrialisation process from prototype through to production readiness.

• Develop and implement manufacturing facilities tooling and processes that enable successful production.

• Drive Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and ensure key milestones are achieved.

• Host Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and coordinate actions across multifunctional teams.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering Production Planning Health & Safety Project Management and wider business stakeholders.

• Set up and maintain ERP MES routes BOMs and manufacturing routings.

• Support production-released products resolving post-launch manufacturing challenges.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and InCIght methodologies.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency quality throughput and manufacturing performance.

• Contribute to the development of best practice within the Industrial Engineering community.

What youll bring

Were interested in your potential as much as your experience. If you dont meet every requirement but believe you have the skills and passion to succeed we encourage you to apply.

Youll likely have:

• Experience within New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing industrial engineering or production engineering environments.

• A strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes.

• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience managing projects work packages or complex deliverables.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across multiple teams.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

• A proactive mindset with a passion for driving improvements and delivering results.

Why join us

At Thales youll be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued your development is encouraged and your contribution genuinely matters.

Youll join a team responsible for introducing innovative products from concept through to production working alongside Industrial Process Engineers Industrial Architects and Cost Engineers to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions.

We know that diverse teams drive better outcomes and were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Whether youre looking for your next challenge a broader scope of responsibility or the opportunity to make a lasting impact this could be the role for you.

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing

Apply today and help us turn innovation into reality. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

Together well build solutions that make a difference.

At Thales we ensure equal opportunities pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance buying or selling annual leave cycle to work schemes employee discounts paid volunteering day stocks and shares annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes employee networks wellbeing policies and inclusive features here.

If this role isnt quite right for you we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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