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≈ $56k – $110k per year (Estimated)
Location
Hybrid (Hengelo, Netherlands)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Thales Group scores B on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
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Thales is a French technology group whose lineage runs back to 1893, and it is one of Europe's largest defence and aerospace electronics companies. It builds radar, electronic warfare, sonar and command systems for armed forces, avionics and in-flight entertainment for aircraft, signalling for railways, and satellites through the Thales Alenia Space joint venture with Leonardo. A large cybersecurity and digital identity division, assembled through the Gemalto and Imperva acquisitions, supplies hardware security modules, encryption and the SIM and biometric documents used by banks and governments worldwide.
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About your future job

As the Autonomous Production Unit Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and autonomous operation of our production unit, optimizing production processes, and guaranteeing product quality. You will collaborate closely with engineering, logistics, and quality teams to achieve production goals and continuously improve operations.

Key Responsibilities and tasks

  • Supervise and manage daily activities of the autonomous production unit.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Optimize production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Implement and monitor continuous improvements in production methods.
  • Coordinate and manage the production team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Resolve technical and operational issues that arise in the production unit.
  • Ensure production targets are met within established deadlines.

Why you'd be a good match

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production management or similar roles.
  • Knowledge of autonomous production techniques, soldering assembly and electrical test.
  • Continuous improvement knowledge (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.).
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency in computer tools and production management software.
  • Proficiency in English is mandatory, French and or Italian is a plus

Values

  • Displays energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving work-related goals under difficult circumstances. Enjoys or thrives on developing and performing through teamwork, and promoting improvements and change.
  • Ability to interface well and influence effectively at all levels including internally and externally with customers, partners and suppliers.
  • Willingness and ability to learn as much as possible about their area of responsibility.
  • Will have a collaborative approach, be a clear and proactive communicator and a good listener.
  • Curiosity and pro-activeness.

What's in it for you

  • A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
  • Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
  • Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
  • A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
  • You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
  • A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
  • 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.

Interested?

Reach out for more information to our Talent Acquisition Partner Victor ter Avest, via [email protected]

Or Apply directly by clicking on the button below to upload your profile and show your interest.

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