Job Specifications
Location: Tubize, Belgium
We say HI*
Human Intelligence – Welcome among Thales Team!
Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.
Say HI* – to your career as
Team Leader Prototype
At the Tubize site
In Tubize, you will join more than 250 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as Radio Frequency (RF) Products, C4ISR, Crypto Global Solution, MACS (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others.
Today the Group employs more than 1,000 people across nine sites in Belgium. Discover all Thales activities in Belgium here.
Your mission
Thales Belgium Technical Design Office department is responsible for the design and the development of hardware products for both Military and Civil applications incorporating mechanical design, PCB layout, components selection and prototypes manufacturing. The discipline is also responsible for the technical support of the production activities located on Tubize and Peutie sites. The department is currently looking for a Team Leader Prototypes for products development and manufacturing activities.
We are looking for a versatile Team Leader Prototypes to supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities, including mechanical assembly, PCB mounting, harness manufacturing, and subcontractor management. You will also be responsible for continuous improvement, quality standards compliance, and inventory control.
Main responsibilities:
Prototype Production supervision
Organize, plan, and oversee activities such as:
Electrical harnesses manufacturing, testing and installation
Mechanical assembly
PCB assembly and soldering (SMD & Through holes)
Ensure compliance with deadlines, quality standards and manufacturing targets
Team management
Lead, train, and motivate a team of multi-skilled operators
Allocate tasks based on skills, including ramp-up
Provide weekly reporting and escalate technical and human-related issues
Promote the feedback loop between designers and operators to improve manufacturability
Collaborate effectively with other team leaders and team members
Subcontractor follow up
Coordinate outsourced activities (make or buy decision)
Control the delivery and quality of deliverables
Maintain effective communication with external partners
Continuous improvement
Actively participate in the implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement initiatives (5S, VSM, Kaizen…)
Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing and internal processes
Ensure compliance with standards (ISO, IPC…)
Inventory and logistics management
Monitor consumption of components
Contribute to reduce waste and avoid stock piling & shortage
We are looking forward to
Education
Master or Bachelor in electronics or mechanics, or equivalent through experience
Knowledge and experience
Min 10 years of experience in a similar position
MS Excel mandatory
Strong knowledge of French and English.
Experience in mechanical or harnesses manufacturing
Knowledge in IPC610/620 Standards is a plus
Experience in military sector in a plus
Soft skills
Autonomy, sense of initiative and leadership
Rigorousness, commitment and accountability, ability to take and meet commitments
Team spirit, listening and communication skills
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.
For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “building a future we can all trust”, which was adopted in 2020.
Say HI* – Your journey to us
At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!
Human Intelligence
About the Company
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.
The Group invests close to EUR4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.
Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In...
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