Manufacturing Technician: Thales

Manor Royal Business District; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for their Crawley site. The role involves wiring and assembling electrical components, ensuring quality standards are met, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have IPC qualifications and experience in electronic testing. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

4-day work week

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Life cover

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Potential relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in wiring, soldering, and potting.
• Ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing operations according to documentation.
• Detect faults or non-compliance issues and contribute to diagnostics.

Skills

Wiring

Soldering

IPC Standards

Electronic Testing

Education

IPC Qualification

Tools

ERP

Palma

Job description

Manufacturing Technician

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Type: Full time

About Thales

Thales is a global leader in aerospace, transportation, defence, security, and space. Our innovative solutions make the world safer and more connected. We offer our employees opportunities for learning and career development, supporting flexible working arrangements to suit individual lifestyles.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our Industrial Operations team at the Crawley site. The ideal candidate will have experience in wiring and assembling electrical components, following engineering drawings to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing operations according to documentation and quality standards.
• Adhere to company processes and procedures.
• Self-assess and approve completed products.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Detect faults or non-compliance issues and contribute to diagnostics and root cause analysis.
• Manage and record build configurations.
• Use company tools such as ERP and Palma for assembly tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in wiring, soldering, and potting.
• Ability to perform complex electronic wiring and soldering to IPC standards.
• IPC qualification.
• Experience in building electronic assemblies.
• Ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in electronic testing.
• Eligible to obtain full SC security clearance.

What We Offer

We provide market-leading training, development opportunities, and mentorship. We prioritize internal hiring and offer diverse career paths within our global organization.

Flexibility and Benefits

We support flexible working patterns, including part-time, job sharing, and home working. Benefits include a 4-day work week, pension scheme, annual leave, life cover, progression opportunities, mental health support, employee discounts, and potential relocation assistance.

Security Clearance

This role requires UK nationality and the ability to obtain SC clearance. Candidates must have resided in the UK for the last 3-5 years, depending on circumstances.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or neurodiversity. For inquiries or to request accommodations, contact our recruitment team.

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