Senior Lean Engineer

Thales Group; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days PTO

Travel allowance

Internet cost reimbursement

Bicycle plan

Company fitness

Relocation costs

Job summary

Thales Group in Hengelo, Netherlands is seeking a Senior Lean Engineer to deploy Lean methods and tools on the shop floor, partnering with operational managers to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

You will lead Lean rollouts or projects, both as an individual consultant and with the Lean Team, while advancing your own development in a demanding, international environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an industrial field is preferred.
• Senior experience in Lean implementation within an industrial environment is appreciated.
• Fluent English is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Lean methods and tools on the shop floor to improve performance.
• Collaborate with operational managers and teams to implement Lean.
• Lead Lean rollouts or Lean projects as consultant or hands-on implementer.
• Coordinate with Lean Team colleagues to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean methods

Kanban

Andon

Kaizen

VSM

A3 problem solving

Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

IPMA Level D certification

Tools

ERP

SIM (Visual Shopfloor Management)

Job description

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

Our Lean Improvement Team works at the core of the Thales Industrial transformation. We are proud to be part of the Industry Operations organization in Hengelo.

With a team of 700+ colleagues within the Thales Industry Hengelo, we deliver on time high-technology systems to our customers without any compromise on quality. In the same time, we continuously strive to improve the satisfaction of all our customers.

The mission of our Lean Improvement Team?

We focus on Lean expertise to accelerate the learning pace and the industrial transformation. As change leaders, we value exemplarity, teamwork, listening and industrial expertise. We don't like to fail, but we see failures as opportunities to improve.

About your future job

As senior Lean Engineer you spent much time on the shop floor working with the operational managers and her/his team to deploy Lean methods and tools in order to improve the performance. As every shop floor environment is different, you like complexity and spending time to solve problems in order to implement Lean in the most efficient way for the operational teams, always focusing on customer satisfaction.

You are connected to the Industry strategy and perform either through one points, roll outs or intense Lean Projects as either individual consultant and hands-on implementer or together with your Lean Team colleagues.

Why you'd be a good match

We are looking for a teammate who preferably has a (industrial related) master degree. In terms of experience it will be appreciated if you have senior experience in Lean implementation within an industrial environment. We appreciate your drive for making things move forward. One of your goals is continuously to develop yourself. You are willing to learn and to work in a demanding context.

You have senior knowledge of the (originally Automotive) Production System and people often pull you either as Lean Consultant or Subject Matter Expert. You speak fluent English and you are open-minded in:

• Advanced experience in implementing Lean elements like Kanban, Andon, Kaizen, VSM, SIM (Visual Shopfloor Management), A3 problem solving.
• Knowledge of related industrial standards: Planning, Logistics, ERP
• Experience in project management, e.g. IPMA level D.
• Experience in steering change processes including stakeholder management.
• Experience in Six Sigma methods to dive in special issues
• Positive attitude working in a team of Lean Players and at the same time always leading Lean methods and our production lines to the next better state.
• Have and spread fun in performing improvements.

What's in it for you

A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas. Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills. Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.

A comfortable work space in a modern environment with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance. A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs. 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well‑being and happiness matter to us! That's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.