Engineering Improvement Manager

About us

‘The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales’. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

Engineering Improvement Manager

About the team

The Engineering Operations team consists of people with different backgrounds, multiple skills which supports all engineering disciplines (systems -, software -, and hardware engineering) in their day to day business concerning, processes, methods, tools, practices and improvements in all areas.

About your future job

As an Engineering Improvement Manager you will work in transversal teams of system -, software- and hardware- engineering. Besides internal Thales activities also contacts with external companies and knowledge institutes will become part of this role.

As Engineering Improvement Manager you will:

• Analyse the current ways of working together with Process Owners and Subject Matter Experts
• Determine the improvements to be performed together with the Process Owners
• Lead the improvement activities in a managed and controlled way
• Report the progress periodically
• Be involved in special assignments to investigate and improve subjects

About you

We are in search for a colleague who:

• has a relevant HBO/university degree, such as system-, software-, electrical- or mechanical engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience;
• has a profound interest in high tech, security and defence;
• works comfortably in a multidisciplinary team and motivates others (perform through cooperation);
• easily engages stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment;
• keeps the overview at all times, is proactive and able to overcome challenges (shape solutions out of complexity);
• brings structure and clarity, sets goals and is result-driven (be ambitious and accountable);
• has excellent communication- and language skills;
• is familiar with how to manage a change;
• is curious to understand the background of an issue/challenge and solution oriented;

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work/life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want, to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions. For instance, you can trade days off for our bicycle plan or company fitness.
• 40 days paid-time-off per year.

Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!

Anoek Trainee

Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.

Maurits Cyber Engineer

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.