Job Title: Industrial Process Engineer – Space
Location: Belfast
Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week
As an Industrial Process Engineer you will form part of the industrial process engineering team working on space propulsion sub-systems.
Your role will provide various opportunities to gain and share experience in different aspects of engineering, including Bid Support, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Manufacturing & Assembly support. You will be an integral part of the company’s endeavours to secure new projects, introduce new technologies, and ensure efficient production processes to deliver reliable space propulsion sub-systems for space missions.
As an IPE in our Space Department, you will develop detailed work instructions and training materials; deliver training to upskill staff. Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and provide all manufacturing information to enable efficient, conforming production while supporting health and safety. Support the implementation of manufacturing aspects for projects and may assist outside of space projects as business needs dictate
This role involves responding to changing customer requirements, managing change implementation while maintaining product quality and schedules. The candidate will balance immediate shop floor demands with long-term solutions, use strong interpersonal skills to facilitate cost reductions and process improvements, and prioritise tasks to adapt to shifting demands, escalating conflicts as needed
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain Manufacturing instructions and training plans
Support daily production to resolve manufacturing issues
Provide cleanroom support during new process and product development
Liaise with internal/external customers to resolve manufacturing issues and drive Non-conformance solutions
Prepare and update Bills of Materials, supporting Make vs Buy decisions per ERP/MRP requirements.
Specify, purchase, and manage tooling within the Tool Management System.
Support specification, selection, and commissioning of new production equipment
Maintain and improve departmental procedures.
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and compliance with quality & industry standards.
Supply estimating information to support bids for new projects
Assess and support vendor manufacturing capabilities for critical purchases.
Qualifications:
An HND in an engineering discipline is essential, however a degree in an engineering related discipline is preferred.
A minimum 3 years relevant Engineering experience of which 2 years must be in a Manufacturing Engineering role
Knowledge and Experience
The jobholder shall have satisfactory working knowledge of the following:
Product life cycle phases i.e., feasibility, product and process design, manufacture, customer support
MRL and PRR
APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PFD
Statistical Methods
Assembly processes: Example: Mechanical / Electrical / Machining / Treatments
Bills of Material
Financial Awareness
Configuration Management
CAD
Thales Benefits:
28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
Pension contributions up to 7%
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life insurance
Stock options (SharingThales) every 2 years
Enhanced maternity and parental leave.
Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.
Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work
Discounts on major retail outlets
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
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