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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrléans, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a Bac+5 degree.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in industry and/or services, including solid experience in continuous improvement, Lean Management, and project management.
  • Have skills in production management.
  • Have skills in Lean methods and tools, including problem-solving, continuous flow, heijunka, 5S, and Kaizen.
  • Have skills in data analysis and digital solutions.
  • Have skills with Power BI, web interfaces, Excel macros, artificial intelligence, and Ubikey.

Responsibilities

  • Support teams with daily performance-management routines (AIC).
  • Deploy and maintain work standards, including defining, writing, testing, and training on them.
  • Analyze and map value streams to improve lead times using VSM and MIFA.
  • Facilitate problem-solving working groups using Kaizen, 9S, and QPS.
  • Conduct data analyses and support the implementation of digital solutions.
  • Update and monitor daily and weekly performance indicators.
  • Prepare and facilitate 5S workshops in support of operational teams.
  • Support transformation projects as a Lean coach using A3, PDCA, and project-management approaches.
  • Conduct benchmarks and propose innovative solutions, including those using digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recognized Lean certifications are an advantage.
  • Experience in cross-functional, functional, or hierarchical management is appreciated.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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