Industrial Process Engineer - Lean Supply Chain & APQP

Thales Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer in Glasgow to enhance mechanical manufacturing operations and foster supplier relationships. This role focuses on optimising production processes and supports critical activities such as audits and inspections.

The candidate should have expertise in mechanical manufacturing and a degree in a related field, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach towards improvement. Competitive benefits include a performance bonus, extra annual leave, and private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical manufacturing processes, such as machining, casting, and forging.
• Background working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with suppliers for reliable components.
• Collaborate to optimise manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical input during supplier selection and audits.
• Lead supplier audits, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and new production process validation.

Skills

Mechanical manufacturing processes

Lean

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design or similar

Job description

Thales Group is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer in Glasgow to enhance mechanical manufacturing operations and foster supplier relationships. This role focuses on optimising production processes and supports critical activities such as audits and inspections.

The candidate should have expertise in mechanical manufacturing and a degree in a related field, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach towards improvement. Competitive benefits include a performance bonus, extra annual leave, and private healthcare.