Industrialisation Planner

Industrialisation Planner – Land Sector In this role, you’ll bring structure, clarity and momentum to industrialisation activities across the full project lifecycle. Working with a broad range of stakeholders, you’ll help ensure delivery against schedule, quality and regulatory requirements—while continuously improving how we work. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a tangible impact on project success.

• Develop and maintain a robust, end-to-end industrialisation plan aligned to the overall Project schedule
• Coordinate closely with design, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and project teams to ensure manufacturing readiness
• Plan and oversee tooling, equipment, facilities and resource requirements to support industrialisation
• Lead risk identification and mitigation activities related to process ramp‑up and production launch
• Coordinate pilot builds, first article inspections and manufacturing qualification runs
• Work with engineers and manufacturing teams to optimise processes for cost, quality and delivery
• Monitor progress, proactively flag risks or delays, and communicate clear mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future projects
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, risk logs and validation records

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing or supporting industrialisation phases for complex projects
• Strong project management capability with confidence managing multiple interfaces and dependencies
• Clear, inclusive and effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, quality controls and regulatory compliance
• Experience using project planning tools and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to analyse production data and translate it into actionable plans
• Continuous improvement and structured problem‑solving techniques
• Strong IT skills
• Regulatory and compliance awareness (AS9100, ISO
  9001 or equivalent)

• Transitioning products from prototype or pilot to full‑scale manufacturing
• Coordinating pilot runs and process validation activities
• Using manufacturing or project data to identify risks and bottlenecks
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems and ERP/MES principles
• Supply chain experience (planning, purchasing, logistics or delivery)

• Shape solutions out of complexity
• Be ambitious and accountable
• Perform through cooperation
• Influence and engage key stakeholders
• Manage self and support others
• Engage, develop and collaborate with teams
• Show agility and adaptability in a changing environment

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your perspective and potential matter.

In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.