Industrial Process Engineer – Supply Chain

Job Description

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