Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Tittle : Supplier Performance Manager

Reporting : Supplier Performance Manager- Lead

Location - Bangalore

   Main  Responsibilities:

• Manage Supplier Performance in line with the group objectives
• Convince suppliers and drive the activities in line with BL expectation.
• Perform Milestone reviews related to NPI & Industrial transfer process
• Knowledge on EMS PCBA and Integration products according to :

• IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards
• IPC-WHM-A-620, Wire harness and routing

• Drive and co-ordinate to resolve the issues identified in timely manner
• Implement corrective action plans at Supplier and measure their effectiveness with QC tools
• Document and analyze the results systematically and share the inputs with internal stakeholders
• Participate and able to co-ordinate continuous improvement projects at Supplier

   Qualification and Skill-Set

• Engineering/Diploma in Electronics / Electrical & Electronics. Having an experience of 10+ years in Manufacturing Filed
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense Industry preferred
• Good communication skill, with project management experience on end-to-end product life cycle
• Should possess working knowledge on the IPC standards. Formal Certification will be added advantage and preferred
• Experience in AS9100 Quality Management System environment
• Conversant with SPC tools, Control Limits and in-line Electronic Manufacturing process controls
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project.
• Hands-on experience on EMS manufacturing process and final verification of PCBA and integrated products (SMD process / Soldering / Wire routing / Conformal Coating / PCBA integration), will be an added advantage

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.