Industrial Process Engineer

Industrial Process Engineer – Production Support

Belfast

4 day week Monday‑Thursday – 37 hours per week

As an Industrial Process Engineer Production Support you will provide effective support to our production teams, within the constraints of programme and budget parameters to produce the most economical and cost‑effective method of manufacture.

• Provision of Production support ensuring Design Philosophy is followed within the constraints of the Departmental Program and Budget parameters.
• Creation of Bills of Materials.
• Provide Engineering support during the Tool Try‑Out process and yearly maintenance and calibration cycles.
• Provide Engineering support in the resolution of internal production problems.
• Liaise with customers on equipment issues relating to project work packages.
• Work as a member of a multi‑functional team to ensure that during the product design process components and products are capable of efficient and cost‑effective equipment and manufacture.
• Assist in the specification, selection, justification and commissioning of new Tool and automated engineering related equipment.
• Continually examine all Tooling and Automation equipment for the opportunity of cost reduction and better manufacturing efficiency making use of all Tools available.
• Produce estimates of labour and material in support of bid processes.
• Provide training for IPE personnel and other departments for all Tool Engineering activities.

• Responsible for Tool Engineering activities for departmental work packages.
• Provide guidance on Tooling related matters to IPE and other personnel and ensure their skills are consistent with the demand of the job.
• Provide all Tooling information required to ensure efficient manufacture of conforming product.

• Degree in an engineering discipline is preferred; an HND with extra experience will be accepted.

• Skilled Jig and Tool Engineer with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Skilled in the use of Catia V5 r21, Smarteam software or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Thorough understanding of engineering drawings, including geometrical tolerancing to BS8888.
• Familiar with working within an ISO
  9001 environment and maintaining system procedures.
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly.
• Problem Solving.
• Knowledge of machining, mechanical processes, or assembly processes appropriate to Tool manufacture.

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life insurance
• Stock options (Sharing Thales) 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

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.