Team Leader Prototype

Thales; Tubeke; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global technology leader is seeking a Team Leader Prototypes in Tubize, Belgium. This position involves supervising manufacturing activities and leading a team for mechanical and electrical harnesses production. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a similar role, a background in electronics or mechanics, and strong leadership skills. The candidate should be fluent in French and English and have a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Join them to help shape the future through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of French and English.
• Experience in mechanical or harnesses manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Supervise prototype production activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead and motivate a team of operators and allocate tasks based on skills.
• Coordinate outsourced manufacturing activities and manage subcontractors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify process optimization opportunities.
• Manage inventory and logistics to prevent shortages and waste.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Autonomy

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Formation

Master or Bachelor in electronics or mechanics

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

Position

Team Leader Prototypes

Location

Tubize, Belgium

Company Overview

Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. We ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence.

Your mission

Thales Belgium Technical Design Office department is responsible for the design and the development of hardware products for both Military and Civil applications. The department is looking for a Team Leader Prototypes to supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities, including mechanical assembly, PCB mounting, harness manufacturing, and subcontractor management.

Main responsibilities

• Prototype Production supervision
  • Organize, plan, and oversee activities such as:
    • Electrical harnesses manufacturing, testing and installation
    • Mechanical assembly
    • PCB assembly and soldering (SMD & through holes)
  • Ensure compliance with deadlines, quality standards, and manufacturing targets
• Team management
  • Lead, train, and motivate a team of multi-skilled operators
  • Allocate tasks based on skills, including ramp‑up
  • Provide weekly reporting and escalated technical and human‑related issues
  • Promote the feedback loop between designers and operators to improve manufacturability
  • Collaborate effectively with other team leaders and team members
• Subcontractor follow up
  • Coordinate outsourced activities (make or buy decision)
  • Control the delivery and quality of deliverables
  • Maintain effective communication with external partners
• Continuous improvement
  • Actively participate in the implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement initiatives (5S, VSM, Kaizen…)
  • Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing and internal processes
  • Ensure compliance with standards (ISO, IPC…)
• Inventory and logistics management
  • Monitor consumption of components
  • Contribute to reduce waste and avoid stock piling & shortage

Qualifications

• Education
  • Master or Bachelor in electronics or mechanics, or equivalent through experience
• Experience & knowledge
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position
  • MS Excel mandatory
  • Strong knowledge of French and English
  • Experience in mechanical or harnesses manufacturing
  • Knowledge in IPC610/620 Standards is a plus
  • Experience in military sector is a plus
• Soft skills
  • Autonomy, sense of initiative and leadership
  • Rigorousness, commitment and accountability, ability to take and meet commitments
  • Team spirit, listening and communication skills

Why Thales?

Thales is a global technology leader with over 81,000 employees on five continents. We invest in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, AI, connectivity, cybersecurity, quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. We pursue a robust CSR policy and uphold the highest international standards.

Application

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