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.
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