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Industrial Process Engineer - Supply ChainThales • Glasgow
Industrial Process Engineer - Supply Chain

Industrial Process Engineer - Supply Chain

Thales • Glasgow
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Industrial Process Engineer – Supply Chain

At Thales, we’re shaping the future of technology to build a safer, more connected world—and we’re looking for an Industrial Process Engineer to join us on that journey.

If you enjoy partnering with people, improving processes, and making a real impact across complex supply chains, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work closely with our suppliers and internal teams to drive excellence in mechanical manufacturing and product delivery:

  • Build trusted partnerships with suppliers to deliver high-quality, reliable components
  • Collaborate to optimise manufacturing processes and reduce costs
  • Provide technical input during supplier selection, audits, and readiness reviews
  • Lead supplier audits, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
  • Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate new production processes
  • Analyse process data to improve quality, yield, and performance
  • Drive APQP and PPAP activities to ensure smooth new product introduction
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined
  • Support supplier manufacturing readiness and continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a collaborative mindset:

  • Experience in mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, casting, forging, etc.)
  • Background working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, and PPAP
  • Strong communication skills and a relationship-focused approach
  • A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
  • Ability to travel to supplier sites

Your background

  • Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Product Design or similar, or equivalent industry experience

Why Thales?

At Thales, your work matters. You’ll be empowered to bring your ideas, grow your career, and collaborate with talented people across the business—all while contributing to meaningful, real-world innovation.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus
  • 4 day week
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
  • 24 hours volunteering paid for
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Life cover
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts

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Ready to make an impact? Apply now or reach out to learn more.

#Thales #EngineeringJobs #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #ContinuousImprovement #GlasgowJobs

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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