Industrialisation Engineer (NPI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales in Crawley is seeking an Industrialisation Engineer (NPI) to lead the later stages of the New Product Introduction journey and drive production readiness from prototype to manufacturing.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning and other stakeholders to set up processes, tooling, routing and ERP/MES integration while championing Lean improvement and MRL milestones across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in NPI, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing projects or complex deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Proactive mindset with drive to deliver improvements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean principles

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom

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.

Industrialisation Engineer (NPI)

Crawley | Onsite | 37 Hours Per Week

Bring ideas to life. Shape the future of manufacturing.

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.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Industrialisation Engineer, you'll take ownership of the later stages of the New Product Introduction (NPI) journey, guiding products through Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) 5 to 8 and beyond.

• 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

We're interested in your potential as much as your experience. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

• 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.

Why join us?

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.

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing?

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.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role.

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

Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!