Industrial Process Engineer – Supply Chain – Electrical

Company: Thales Group
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will optimise PCB and electrical cable harness manufacturing through close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. You will drive process improvements, quality, and readiness for new products, while leading APQP/PPAP activities and supplier assessments. The position focuses on building strong supplier relationships and delivering measurable performance and risk insights. You’ll join a global technology leader known for secure, sustainable solutions and play a pivotal part in our supply chain excellence.

Pay / Benefits

  • private medical insurance
  • cycle to work scheme
  • employee discounts
  • paid volunteering day
  • stocks and shares
  • annual bonus

Responsibilities

  • Partner with PCB and cable manufacturers to optimise production processes and quality performance
  • Conduct supplier audits, process assessments and First Article Inspections (FAI)
  • Drive continuous improvement through process data analysis and corrective actions
  • Support new product introductions and supplier readiness activities
  • Lead APQP activities and manage PPAP submissions to ensure robust manufacturing processes
  • Build strong supplier relationships and provide reporting on performance, risks and improvement plans

Key requirements

  • Experience in electronics, PCB, cable harness, or related manufacturing environments
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards and supplier development
  • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
  • Willingness to travel to supplier sites
  • strong communication
  • stakeholder management
  • independent yet collaborative work style
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • Lean Manufacturing

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Posted: October 1st, 2026