Key Responsibilities
Process Design & Optimization — Develop, validate, and optimize production processes for electronic equipment, satellite subsystems, and structural assemblies.
Industrial Documentation — Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing flowcharts, assembly sequences, and process sheets aligned with ECSS and TAS internal standards.
Production Support — Provide daily technical support to operators, resolving process deviations, non-conformities, and bottlenecks.
Continuous Improvement — Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce lead time, improve throughput, and enhance process stability.
Industrial Validation — Perform capability studies, and industrial readiness reviews (IRR, MRR).
Digitalization & Tools — Deploy digital manufacturing tools and contribute to industrial digital transformation.
Cross-functional Collaboration — Work closely with Industrial Architect, design engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and project teams to ensure manufacturability and industrial robustness.
Non-Conformity Management — Analyze NCRs, lead root-cause investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions (8D, DMAIC).
Technology & Materials — Evaluate new materials, processes, and equipment to support innovation and competitiveness.
Required Skills & Competencies
Manufacturing Engineering Expertise — Strong knowledge of assembly, integration, testing, and manufacturing processes for high-reliability products.
Lean & Six Sigma — Ability to apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
ECSS Standards — Familiarity with ECSS-Q-ST-70 series (soldering, adhesives, materials, cleanliness, etc.).
Technical Documentation — Ability to write clear, precise, and compliant industrial documentation.
Data Analysis — Competence in statistical analysis, capability studies, and process monitoring.
Digital Tools — Experience with MES, ERP, PLM (Windchill), and digital manufacturing platforms.
Teamwork & Communication — Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Languages: English essential, French would be a plus
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials & Processes, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly valued.
ECSS training or aerospace quality certification is a plus.
What do we offer?
Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.
Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
Free and healthy canteen.
Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
Annual bonus.
Fixed profit bonus of 739,76€.
Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
Hybrid work plan.
Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.
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