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Must have5
Proven experience delivering Industry 4.0 solutions in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of digital manufacturing, IoT, data analytics and lean methodologies
Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills
Experience leading cross-functional teams and transformation programmes
Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline
Skills
Industry 4.0
IoT
digital twins
smart tooling
data analytics
lean methodologies
Benefits
Private medical insurance
Buying or selling annual leave
Cycle to work schemes
Employee discounts
Paid volunteering day
Stocks and shares
Annual bonus
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
About the company
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Digital Industry Manager
Based from any Thales manufacturing site
Lead the future of Industry 4.0 at Thales
We’re looking for an experienced and visionary Digital Industry Manager to drive digital transformation across our UK manufacturing sites.
In this strategic leadership role, you’ll develop and deliver our digital manufacturing roadmap, champion Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT, digital twins and smart tooling, and help create smarter, more connected and data-driven operations.
Responsibilities
Working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and IT teams, you’ll lead the adoption of innovative digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance performance. You’ll also develop and inspire our digital team while representing Thales across industry forums and networks.
We’re looking for:
✅ Proven experience delivering Industry 4.0 solutions in a manufacturing environment
✅ Strong knowledge of digital manufacturing, IoT, data analytics and lean methodologies
✅ Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills
✅ Experience leading cross-functional teams and transformation programmes
✅ Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline
At Thales, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing, influence business strategy and make a real impact through technology and innovation.
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Benefits
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.
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