Head of Industrial Process Engineering

Thales
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Influencing","Stakeholder management","Continuous improvement"]

Lead and develop Industrial Process Engineering capability across Thales UK’s Industrial Centre of Competence, providing strategic direction to a multi-disciplinary team. Drive industrial excellence, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing transformation. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Programmes, and Supply Chain to align industrial processes, tools, people, and infrastructure to support growth and product lifecycle delivery. Serve as the industrial authority at programme reviews and bid gates, ensuring production readiness and cost-effective delivery.

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Head of Industrial Process Engineering

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Job Summary

Lead and develop Industrial Process Engineering capability across Thales UK’s Industrial Centre of Competence, providing strategic direction to a multi-disciplinary team. Drive industrial excellence, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing transformation. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Programmes, and Supply Chain to align industrial processes, tools, people, and infrastructure to support growth and product lifecycle delivery. Serve as the industrial authority at programme reviews and bid gates, ensuring production readiness and cost-effective delivery.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and develop Industrial Process Engineering teams across multiple UK sites and foster a high-performing culture.
  • •Define and implement industrial strategies, processes, and capability development plans to improve efficiency and manufacturing readiness.
  • •Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, and industrial transformation projects.
  • •Serve as the industrial authority at programme reviews and bid gates, ensuring industrialisation, production readiness, and cost-effective delivery.
  • •Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support industrial capabilities and performance goals.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusCar AllowanceAnnual LeaveHealth InsurancePension SchemeLife AssuranceVolunteering PaidEmployee AssistanceGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Significant leadership experience in complex manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
  • •Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering large-scale industrial improvement or transformation programmes.
  • •Strong knowledge of lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and industrial toolsets such as ERP, MRP, and MES systems.
  • •Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across organisational levels.
  • •A degree in an engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
Experience:ManufacturingIndustrial transformationDefence manufacturingRegulated industriesLean manufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingStakeholder managementContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:ERPMRPMES

Eligibility

Nationality:UK National
Security Clearance:SCUK Eyes Only

Company Brief

Thales
Designs and delivers advanced systems and services for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity and cybersecurity markets, serving government and commercial customers worldwide.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2000
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