Industrialisation Planner

Industrialisation Planner – Land Sector at Thales

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short‑range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle‑space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems, and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

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.

Are you passionate about turning innovative designs into production‑ready solutions? We’re looking for an Industrialisation Planner to play a leading role in delivering complex Land sector programmes, guiding products seamlessly from prototype through to full‑scale production.

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

• 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)