Job Description

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!

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