Location: Gorgonzola, Italy

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.

Gorgonzola hosts Navigations Air Systems (NAS) domain. The activity of NAS domain: avionics, navigation and radar systems for civil air traffic and technologies supporting the activities of civilian and military pilots, ATC controllers and technicians of several airlines, air traffic control agencies and Air Force around the world. Italy is the Group’s Competence center for the design, production and delivery of Navigation Aids products and Competence Centre for the delivery of non-Radar Surveillance Products.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Industrialization Engineer to drive the industrialization of new products and processes. You will work closely with engineering, procurement, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, streamline industrial flows, and champion efficiency and standardization across our production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to ensure product manufacturability (Design for Manufacturing - DFM) and incorporate industrial feedback (Return of Experience - REX) while promoting process standardization;
• Support and contribute to the definition and deployment of the overall Industrial Strategy aligned with corporate objectives;
• Develop and execute Industrialization Plans, including Make or Buy evaluations;
• Assist in preparing quotations and initial Cost Breakdown (CBB) calculations for new projects;
• Lead New Product Introductions (NPI) ensuring seamless industrialization from prototype to full production;
• Define, optimize, and improve industrial production flows for efficiency and quality;
• Prepare detailed Scope of Work (SOW) for subcontracted industrial activities.
• Define Industrial Requirements for new products in close collaboration with engineering teams;
• Participate in critical process validation activities such as Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Lead and manage product and process changes at suppliers, ensuring smooth implementation and compliance;
• Actively participate in Change Control Boards (CCB) to evaluate change impacts and coordinate supplier communications;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and drive continuous process improvements;
• Represent the industrial function internally and externally to support industrial changes and initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related technical field is preferred; candidates with a high school diploma and significant relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or product/process development in a high-technology environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM principles, and industrial flow optimization.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and negotiation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for process simulation, CAD, or project management is desirable.

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