Industrialisation Planner

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Glasgow time type:
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Glasgow, United Kingdom Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
** 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.
** What you’ll be doing
** As Industrialisation Planner, you will:
* 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
** What we’re looking for
*** 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
** Essential experience
*** 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)
* Continuous improvement and structured problem-solving techniques
* Strong IT skills
* Regulatory and compliance awareness (AS9100, ISO
9001 or equivalent)
** Our values in action
** We’re looking for someone who demonstrates our core behaviours:
* 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…