Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Industrial Architect
We are looking for a proactive leader with a passion for driving change and empowering our teams.
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 deliver our Industrial Strategy and are linked to the Integration, Validation, Verification and Qualification Plans.
* Include contribution to the Make/Team/Buy decisions.
* Contribute to the creation of Production Plans that define how products are manufactured.
* Responsible for 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 collaborative working with Engineering.
* Contribute 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 the Industrial Strategy.
* Develop others in the team through mentoring and sharing knowledge, and 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 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 a mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
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.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.
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