Industrialisation Engineer (NPI)

Thales Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual leave flexibility

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Stock options

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales UK in Crawley is seeking an Industrialisation Engineer (NPI) to transform new products into scalable production programmes across defence, space and digital security. You will lead the industrialisation process from prototype to production readiness, develop facilities, tooling and processes, and run MRL assessments and PRRs.

A collaborative, proactive mindset with strong communication and stakeholder influence is essential to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Experience within NPI, manufacturing, industrial or production engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing projects, work packages or complex deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across teams.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.
• Proactive mindset with passion for driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrialisation process from prototype through to production readiness.
• Develop and implement manufacturing facilities, tooling and processes.
• Drive Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and milestones.
• Host Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and coordinate actions across teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning, Health & Safety and Project Management.
• Set up and maintain ERP, MES routes, BOMs and manufacturing routings.
• Support production-released products, resolving post-launch manufacturing challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and InCIght.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput and manufacturing performance.
• Contribute to development of best practice within the Industrial Engineering community.

Skills

NPI experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean & CI

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

We're looking for an Industrialisation Engineer (NPI) to join our Industrial Engineering team and play a vital role in transforming new products into successful, scalable production programmes. If you enjoy problem‑solving, building strong partnerships, and making a tangible impact on how products are manufactured, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse network of engineering, manufacturing, programme management, planning, safety and supply chain professionals, helping to deliver cutting‑edge solutions from prototype through to full‑rate production.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the industrialisation process from prototype through to production readiness.
• Develop and implement manufacturing facilities, tooling and processes that enable successful production.
• Drive Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Host Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) and coordinate actions across multifunctional teams.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, Health & Safety, Project Management and wider business stakeholders.
• Set up and maintain ERP, MES routes, BOMs and manufacturing routings.
• Support production‑released products, resolving post‑launch manufacturing challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and InCIght methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput and manufacturing performance.
• Contribute to the development of best practice within the Industrial Engineering community.

What you’ll bring

• Experience within New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing, industrial engineering or production engineering environments.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing projects, work packages or complex deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for driving improvements and delivering results.

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. At Thales, innovation doesn’t stop at design. It’s brought to life through collaboration, creativity and the talented people who turn complex concepts into real‑world solutions.

At Thales, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and your contribution genuinely matters.

You’ll join a team responsible for introducing innovative products from concept through to production, working alongside Industrial Process Engineers, Industrial Architects and Cost Engineers to deliver world‑class manufacturing solutions. We know that diverse teams drive better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Whether you’re looking for your next challenge, a broader scope of responsibility or the opportunity to make a lasting impact, this could be the role for you.

Benefits

• private medical insurance
• buying or selling annual leave
• cycle to work schemes
• employee discounts
• paid volunteering day
• stocks and shares
• annual bonus
• much more depending on the role

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Together, we’ll build solutions that make a difference.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.