Thales Underwater Systems delivers a state of the art Sonar capability for UK and International Navies. Our systems are developed for a wide range of significant defence projects, including the Astute and Dreadnought class submarines, Merlin helicopters, Type 23 frigates and the Hunt class mine countermeasures vessel.

The Role

Thales Underwater Systems are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with an electronic and testing bias to join our team in Templecombe, as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in our Towed Array work cell.

You will contribute to the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Industrial Strategy for existing products (work cell embedded) and new products (transverse activity extending between upstream/downstream) through day-to-day technical support to the onsite industrial footprint.

You will also play a key role within the wider Industrial footprint for key products, driving the right behaviours in Design for Manufacture within Engineering and Projects. Another key element to the role will be supporting procurement as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Industry to ensure that our supply chain delivers robust products.

Having already gained experience in a similar role this is an excellent opportunity for you to further your skills and really start to build a successful career with a leader in their field.

Your Skills and Experience

You will have proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, gained from an Electronic assembly/fabrication/testing background (Elaborates and implements tests & control plans for manufacturing equipment.

• Awareness and use of continuous improvement techniques and implementation of lean manufacturing

• Experience of manufacturing systems

• Understanding/awareness of connected industrial concepts

• Industrial experience of implementing new technologies (including change management and impact analysis).

• Strong Communication skills & experience training team members

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats.

It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.  Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.