Electronics Process Engineer – Supply Chain & APQP

WeAreTechWomen; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Stocks and shares

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales in Glasgow is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer to optimise supplier PCB and electrical cable harness manufacturing. The role focuses on improving processes, quality and reliability across the supply chain.

You will audit suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP activities, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis while supporting new product introductions and supplier readiness. Travel to supplier sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, PCB, cable harness or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PCB and cable manufacturing suppliers to optimise production processes and quality performance.
• Conduct supplier audits, process assessments and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Drive continuous improvement through process data analysis and corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and supplier readiness activities.
• Lead APQP activities and manage PPAP submissions to ensure robust manufacturing processes.
• Build strong supplier relationships and report performance, risks and improvement plans.

Skills

supplier development

APQP

PPAP

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

stakeholder management

communication skills

independent working

Education

Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Thales in Glasgow is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer to optimise supplier PCB and electrical cable harness manufacturing. The role focuses on improving processes, quality and reliability across the supply chain.

You will audit suppliers, lead APQP/PPAP activities, and drive continuous improvement through data analysis while supporting new product introductions and supplier readiness. Travel to supplier sites is expected.