Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Thales; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee subcontractor facilities and ensure seamless product transitions from development to production. This role requires over a decade of experience in manufacturing, particularly within the electronics sector, and a relevant engineering degree. You'll lead a cross-functional team while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. If you're self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Engineering, preferably in Electronics.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and stakeholders in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate manufacturing activities at subcontractor facilities.
• Support the transfer of new products from development to production.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing Management

Engineering Leadership

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Electronics Design

Root Cause Analysis

Process Control

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Degree in Electronics or Electrical

Job description

Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Thales architects solutions relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout missions. Defence and armed forces customers depend on us to provide comprehensive defensive systems for land, sea, and air. Our platforms encompass early warning, threat neutralisation, and cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the battle-space, including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years, with over 600 employees, and are experiencing rapid growth. Our projects include delivering signalling, control, and train protection systems for the North-South Railway (NSR), the world's longest of its kind. We are key suppliers of in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, air traffic management solutions, and securing critical infrastructure and electronic payment systems through e-security solutions. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and has supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, Saudi Arabia National Guards, and the Air Force.

Job Title : Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location : Riyadh

Our Opportunity :

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will oversee manufacturing activities within subcontractor facilities and serve as the primary operational contact between subcontractors and Thales OME (Optronics and Missile Electronics) UK.

Roles & Responsibilities :

1. Manage and coordinate manufacturing activities at subcontractor facilities.
2. Support the transfer of new products from development to production, ensuring technical performance, functionality, and quality.
3. Plan, estimate, and execute engineering activities related to product assembly and testing within a program environment.
4. Lead a cross-functional manufacturing team and collaborate with Program Managers, Industrial Architect, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Design Authority, and Systems Engineering Manager, primarily based in the UK.
5. Implement manufacturing activities according to plans and flowcharts, within environmental constraints.
6. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
7. Network with fellow engineers to enhance knowledge and domain expertise.

About You :

1. 10+ years of experience in a Manufacturing/Engineering environment, preferably Electronics.
2. Relevant Engineering degree, preferably in Electronics or Electrical.
3. Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Transfer.
4. Proven leadership in managing teams and stakeholders in a factory setting.
5. Experience with electronics or electrical design, assembly, circuit boards, and testing.
6. Experience managing non-conformance issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
7. Knowledge of process control and statistical analysis.
8. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
9. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
10. Analytical, methodical, and organized approach.
11. Experience in the defence or aerospace sector is desirable but not mandatory.

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