Lean Improvement Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Thales Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the team
Our Lean Improvement Team works at the core of the Thales Industrial transformation. We are proud to be part of the Industry Operations organization in Amsterdam.
With a team of 50+ colleagues within Thales Industry Amsterdam, we deliver high-technology systems to our customers on time without any compromise on quality. At the same time, we continuously strive to improve the satisfaction of all our customers.
The mission of our Lean Improvement Team? We focus on Lean expertise to accelerate the learning pace and the industrial transformation. As change leaders, we value role modeling, teamwork, listening and industrial expertise. We don’t like to fail, but we see failures as opportunities to improve.
About your future job
As Lean Improvement Engineer you spend much time on the shop floor working with the operational managers and their teams to deploy Lean in order to improve performance. Since every shop floor situation is different, you like complexity and spending time to solve problems in order to implement Lean in the most efficient way for the operational teams, always focusing on customer satisfaction.
You are connected to the Industry strategy and work either through single-point roll outs or intense Lean Projects as either individual consultant and hands-on implementer or together with your Lean Team colleagues.
Why you'd be a good match
We are looking for a team member who preferably has an (industrial related) Bachelor degree. You have experience in Lean within an industrial environment. You have a drive for moving things forward. One of your goals is to continuously develop yourself. You are willing to learn and to work in a demanding context.
You have knowledge of the (Toyota) Production System and people often pull you either as Lean Consultant or Subject Matter Expert. You speak fluent Dutch and English, you are open-minded, and you have:
- Experience in Lean elements like Kanban, Andon, Kaizen, VSM, SIM (Visual Shopfloor Management), problem solving, continuous flow, pull systems, Heijunka, and stabilization techniques (like 5S, TWI, SMED, TPM, visual controls, and similar)
- Knowledge of related industrial standards: Planning, Logistics, ERP
- Experience in project management
- Experience in leading change processes including stakeholder management
- Flexibility in your communication (i.e. able to communicate effectively both with operators and management)
- A positive attitude
- A hands-on mentality, you don’t mind rolling up your sleeves
- Have and spread fun
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.
- A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
- 40 days off per year (PTO).
Interested?
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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.