ThalesContinuous Improvement & Industrialization Engineer
Thales is hiring a Continuous Improvement & Industrialization Engineer in Madrid, Spain. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 3,500+ other open roles at Thales.
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Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and industrialization initiatives for aerospace products.
We are seeking a highly motivated Continuous Improvement & Industrialization Engineer to drive operational excellence and support the industrialization of new products and processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing performance, leading improvement initiatives, and ensuring a smooth transition from product development to serial production.
This position requires a strong combination of industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, process optimization, and project management skills.
By joining us, you will be entrusted with the following missions:
Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production areas.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, SMED, and other Lean methodologies.
- Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans to achieve operational targets.
- Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC.
- Support the deployment of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization.
Project Management
- Manage improvement and industrialization projects from concept to implementation.
- Develop project schedules, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality requirements.
- Report project progress and performance to management.
Skills and experience:
- Master degree in production or equivalent Engineer with skills in Electronics / materials / processes
- Experience of 5 years in in Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), or Industrial Manufacturing.
- Driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles; Green Belt or Black Belt is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of APQP, or industry-specific quality systems.
- Experience with digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Power BI, Python, or Data Analytics.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
What do we offer?.
- Free meals at the office.
- 28 business days of vacation.
- Pension plan.
- Individual training programs.
- Good working environment.
- The nature of this job requires on-site work most of the time, however smart working equipment & tools will be provided and, depending on the task at hand, teleworking and flexible working time can be agreed with the Core unit manager..
How we rate this
Continuous Improvement & Industrialization Engineer at Thales rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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