Radar CoE Serial Production Industrial Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.

JOB OBJECTIVE

As part of its global footprint strategy, Thales Emarat Technologies (TET) is setting-up new state-of-the-art production facilities in the United Arab Emirates to produce locally a portfolio of legacy products in build-to-print mode and new products in build-to-spec mode.

The TET Radar CoE Serial Production Industrial Manager (SPIM) will lead the serial production of S-Band antennas/radars on UAE domestic and export projects, with the full respect of Thales quality referential and LAS/SRA processes. To prepare the production phase, he/she will deeply contribute to the deployment of a state-of-the-art Thales Radar Factory in the UAE, including antennas/radars production/testing means and production team.

He/she will be also a key contributor to the future growth of the CoE in line with the TET radars business plan objectives (other frequency bands, new products...).

Roles & Responsibilities

TRANSFER OF PRODUCTION - BUILD PHASE

• To contribute to the deployment and the qualification of the Thales UAE Radar Factory, including hosting building and set-up of production means ( antennas/radars integration workshops anechoic chamber, ESD room for electromechanical modules integration including tests benches)
• To lead the deployment and the qualification of Industry 4.0 initiatives dedicated to radars/antennas productions (cobots, AGVs, geoloc, remote assistance/training, data stack, mobility, AIC tools...) in total collaboration with the BL
• To recruit and manage a core team of around 10 industrial engineers and technicians that will be in charge of the production of antennas/radars (production, supply chain, logistic...)
• To organize the training of the team in France (Thales Limours premises)
• To monitor the progress of the local supply chain qualification in line with the antennas/radars production plan
• To prepare the serial production of GM200 family antennas/radars, including the qualification of internal industrial processes and the deployment of TET ERP/PLM/MES
• To train the team to LEAN and 5S management and ensure the application of best practices
• To contribute to other projects linked to means/facilities linked to qualification, testing or production of radars/antennas (such as offsets projects)
• To build of strong collaboration network between LAS/SRA and TET radars industrial teams
  
  
  

PRODUCTION PHASE

• To lead the serial production of antennas/radars for domestic and export programs
• To guarantee the respect of processes and quality standards in line with Thales LAS/SRA referential
• To set-up and monitor through KPIs a plan of continuous improvement to maximize the competitiveness of the local production
• To contribute to the next localization phases to improve the antennas/radars "In Country Value" as per radar BP
• f necessary, to support the offset and finance teams to prepare the offsets credits claim letters on project
  
  
  

BIDS & GROWTH STRATEGY

• To represent TET industry for industrial contribution to radars bids (industrial baselines, quotations, qualification and production planning, PVETs...)
• To contribute to the TET industrial roadmap and MYB exercises (CAPEX investments, ramp-up, recruitment plans...)
• To be a key actor on transfer of knowledge to local teams (mentorship, training plan...)
• To contribute to the local radars R&D projects to guarantee design to manufacturing practices
  
  
  

The position is based in Abu Dhabi with frequent business trips to France for training and coordination/reporting with the BL

Work Experience Requirements

• More than 15 years of industrial management of complex devices for defense and/or space applications.
• Experience in RF measurement, modules and active antennas integration and complex testing campaigns.
• Successful international experience highly appreciated
  
  
  

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

• Master's/engineering degree in electronics and/or industrial management
  
  
  

LANGUAGES:

• Fluent in English and French mandatory
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Management of industrial teams
• Industrial processes for complex RF systems production and testing
• Supply chain and production management
• Budgets forecast
• LEAN management and continuous improvement
• Innovation mindset for continuous improvement and development of Thales image in the country
• Capacity to work in complex environments
• Communication skills for reporting to top management
• Leadership skills for team development and empowerment
  
  
  

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