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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Industrialization Department Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLa Ferté-Saint-Aubin, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher education qualification from an engineering school in general engineering, mechanical engineering, or an equivalent field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in an industrial environment, ideally in industrialization, methods, or production.
  • Successful experience managing a team.
  • Experience leading industrial projects or work packages, including schedules, costs, reporting, and risk management.
  • Strong command of production, industrialization, and transfer-to-series processes.
  • Confirmed experience managing technical teams and developing employee skills.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain, industrial logistics, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with quality standards such as EN9100 and special processes is an advantage.
  • Professional-level English.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deploy industrial processes that ensure product manufacturability and transfer to series production.
  • Implement the technological choices selected during the offer phase and ensure industrialization of the associated processes and equipment.
  • Lead qualification of suppliers and Supply Chain stakeholders to secure production ramp-up.
  • Define industrial qualification plans and test resources to ensure product conformity and robustness.
  • Ensure the consistency and completeness of data required for transfer to series production.
  • Lead industrialization work packages, ensuring commitments on cost, quality, delivery, and schedule are met for project teams.
  • Manage risks and opportunities related to the activities and track industrialization milestones.
  • Manage team workload and capacity alignment and allocate resources.
  • Lead team reviews and support achievement of objectives and milestones.
  • Develop team autonomy, skills, and organizational maturity.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and deployment of professional standards.
  • Carry out team human-resources activities, including recruitment, skills development, objective setting, and performance follow-up.
  • Ensure compliance with work standards and actively contribute to the Industrialization network.
  • Coordinate with the Centre de Compétences Engineering, Technical Direction, Quality, and project teams in the cross-functional Process Engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with quality standards such as EN9100.
  • Familiarity with special processes.

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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