Manager Electronic Hardware Engineering

Location: Huizen, Netherlands

About the Engineering Team

Our Engineering Team in Huizen is responsible for the development, delivery and support of a successful   product portfolio. This product portfolio consists of equipment (Audio communication, Switches, Computers, etc). From this equipment we make customer specific solutions that are installed in Military Vehicles. The solution supports the crew with all their communication and situational awareness needs. With a team of (80 fte)  System-,  Software-,  Hardware- and  Project Engineers, we deliver reliable solutions all over the world.

About your future job

Your responsibility is to lead the (growing) HW development team of 35 engineers. 20 electronic engineers who develop, test and release analogue and digital PCBA ‘s. 4 Mechanical engineers that design enclosures, cables and vehicle installations. 5 engineers that ensure compliancy to applicable legislation like Safety, Reach. 5 Industrial Engineers that ensure our products are designed for optimal assembly and support the factory to ensure continuity. The employees are assigned to 4 scrum teams with Product Owners for the coordination of these teams. The HW engineering team is responsible for the formal release of the HW, the Quality control and the maintenance of the product during the hole life cycle.

To do this you work on different abstraction levels. At the highest level you make sure that you develop the department in line with the strategic mission of Huizen. This could have consequences for the size and the capabilities of the team. It can also have consequences for the processes that are used. And finally, the use of Suppliers, Partners other Thales entities.

You

• ensure that the right knowledge/skills of the team is available when needed.
• estimate effort and lead execution within the confirmed cost, quality and delivery commitment.
• continuously improve applicable processes
• improve the collaboration with peers in other engineering departments and operations.

Why you'd be a good match

We are looking for a colleague with a Bachelor or Master degree in electronic design. You have hands-on past experience in electronic product development yourself.

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 whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• 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). Yes, really.

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.