Location: Templecombe, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Industrial Architect - Transfer of Technology ManagerLocation - TemplecombeThales Under Water Systems is a Global Leader within this market and is the worlds top exporter of Sonars and related systems to the naval forces. We design and deliver acoustic and communication systems and subsystems for anti-submarine warfare and anti-mine warfare. Our solutions and related services are suitable for all types of platforms: submarines, surface ships, helicopters, maritime patrol aircrafts and unmanned naval systems. Due to business growth we are looking for an Industrial Architect to join our team. You will be able specialist knowledge to industrial projects related to the transfer of production technology, to our customers and supply chain, as well as being accountable for the implementation of that strategy with the support of the wider Industry and Supply Chain team. Key responsibilities & Accountabilities: -

• Input to reviews throughout the Bid & Project lifecycle on behalf of Industry to define and approve industrial solution (within the agreed Industrial Strategy).
• Input to reviews throughout the Engineering lifecycle on behalf of Industry to define and approve industrial solution (within the agreed Industrial Strategy).
• Create Industrialisation Plans for projects/products that delivers our Industrial Strategy and is linked to the Integration, Validation, Verification and Qualification Plans. Includes contribution to the Make/Team/Buy decisions.
• Contribute to the creation of Production Plans that define how products are manufactured (e.g. layout, systems, flow, operations).
• Responsible for the agreeing the definition of estimates for Projects/Products and the associated financial commitment (inc. Capex).
• Responsible for delivery of Industrial Work Packages with specific regards to Industrialisation activity.
• Lead the assessment of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) for products within business.
• Lead and support Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).

Experience and Skills:

• Proven specialist in Industrialisation/NPI principles.
• Capable to influence and mobilise peer networks in relevant specialists and domains to support and improve the industrial activity.
• Confident to present to cross-functional groups.
• Capable in leading cross-functional groups fro different backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and Design for X (DfX).

Education and Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineer/Electronic Qualification (HNC or equivalent).
• Lean awareness (e.g. Business Improvement Techniques (BIT), 5S, Kaizen/Yellow Belt, Green Belt/ Six Sigma etc.).

We are looking for an individual who can work co-operatively across the functions whilst ensuring Industrial requirements are met. The successful candidate will be able to manage themselves as well as collaborate with others to ensure the business needs are met. This position will be working within a fast paced environment so you will need to be flexible and adaptable to fast paced changing environments. If this sounds like the opportunity for you please click the link below. What we can offer

• 4 day working week
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Paid Overtime
• Progression and Development Opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retaile rs

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!