Manufacturing Technician -AIR

Thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Ability to buy or sell annual leave

Cycle to work schemes

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering day

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales is seeking candidates in Glasgow for roles involving complex manufacturing and quality standards. Responsibilities include assessing products and managing configurations while working on advanced technology solutions.

Applicants should possess essential engineering experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a desire for innovation. Additional benefits include private medical insurance and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or engineering environment is essential.
• Ability to assemble, align, and test complex systems to the highest standards.
• A desire to innovate and continuously improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing tasks adhering to quality standards.
• Conduct product assessments and participate in root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance technology.

Skills

Experience in an industrial or engineering environment

Strong time management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Basic PC skills

Tools

IBS

Oracle

Palma

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees across the world. With over 7,500 people in the UK, we work on solutions ranging from defence, space, aerospace, and digital security to help keep the world moving safely and securely.

What You'll Do

• Perform complex manufacturing tasks adhering to quality standards, following all documentation and company processes.
• Conduct product assessments, identify faults or non‑compliances, and take part in root cause analysis.
• Manage and record build configurations using tools like IBS/Oracle and Palma.
• Support continuous improvement projects that keep Thales at the forefront of technology.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and optical components, testing and aligning opto‑mechanical systems and diagnosing electronic systems to component level.

What You Bring

• Experience in an industrial or engineering environment is essential.
• Ability to assemble, align, and test complex systems to the highest standards.
• Strong time management, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A desire to innovate and continuously improve processes.
• Basic PC skills and the ability to manage technical systems.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires Security Clearance (SC). A current SC Clearance is advantageous; if not held, the successful applicant must obtain, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years, though in some circumstances a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the last 5 years may be accepted with additional overseas checks.

Benefits

Benefits we offer include private medical insurance, ability to buy or sell annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus, and more depending on the role.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. We ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.