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Thales

Roles &amp; ResponsibilitiesOperational Support : Ensure the BA's receive all required information to raise the Purchase OrdersProcurement Competitiveness Capture: Sourcing activities and market monitoring for defined categories including key players, newcomers, economic evolutions, market or regulation constraints, innovations and technology in order to support the development of the most up to date category strategies to the businesses. Based on the above provide insights as to how products / projects could be more competitive via the adoption of different suppliers / methodologies / technology etc.Governance, Leadership and Performance Management: Ensure appropriate governance is applied using KPI's and root cause corrective actionsSupplier / Acquisition Management: Performance management of the supply base in line with the standards set out by the Global Category Manager . Ensure that supplier competitions follow the governance process and are balanced and fair in order to improve business and customer performance.Lead contract activities with supplier and ensure that compliance assessment of the supplier is matching Thales group rules Ensure that global contracts / framework agreements are adopted and utilised. Ensure that Thales e-Acquisition and all THALES procurement tools are fully used. Based on the performance management of the supply base identify the suppliers who require focused development actions and ensure that the Supplier Development Team have the required support / leverage in order for these actions to be successful.Work Experience Requirements3+ years experience in Engineering.Experience working in project/program, design / product development with cross-functional teams.Demonstrable experience in bids/project or procurement topics (e.g. negotiation, supplier meetings, visits) is desirable.SkillsHard Skills : Engineering background in Electronics and product/service associated knowledge to allow leverage in negotiation with supplier/ good understanding of supplier s capabilitiesSkills in the field of market survey / sourcing experience desiredAbility to implement operational supply chain strategyContractual knowledge especially of framework agreements, Liability &amp; insurance.Ability to lead negotiation including import / export considerationsUnderstanding of the market for the categories under his/her control but also ability to understand the customer s needs and program issuesGood knowledge of a best practice acquisition Process.Soft Skills : Capability to work within cross functional and international multi organizational teams (teamwork)Open minded (listen, share ideas etc.) and able to bring added value and new ideasAbility to take initiatives with a good capacity of analysis and of synthesisAbility to prioritize tasksAbility to represent Thales and to demonstrate Thales valuesGood written and verbal communication skills

Category Buyer-Emirati Nationals

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.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.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the management and provide the leadership of AI engineers, data scientists, and researcher teams.</li><li>Define AI strategy and roadmap in alignment with company objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Business Lines and Product team) to integrate AI solutions.</li><li>Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.</li><li>Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.</li></ul>Technical Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and oversee the development of AI/ML models for real-world applications.</li><li>Ensure scalability, reliability and ethical implementation of AI solutions.</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest AI advancements and integrate relevant technologies.</li><li>Optimize AI models for performance and efficiency in production.</li><li>Work with data engineers to ensure high-quality data pipelines.</li><li>Knowledge of Defense technologies and equipment is a plus (Radar, Command and Control, Optronics, Electronic Warfare)</li></ul>Client &amp; Partner Collaboration<ul><li>Work closely with external partners, clients, and stakeholders to understand their needs and support the strategy definition of AI solutions.</li><li>Lead the development of AI demonstrators to showcase technological capabilities and business value.</li><li>Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) projects with clients to validate AI solutions.</li><li>Represent the company in AI conferences, workshops, and industry events to strengthen partnerships and visibility.</li><li>Act as a technical expert providing expertise on AI feasibility and implementation strategies.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; QualificationsManagement Skills<ul><li>Strong leadership and team management experience.</li><li>Project management expertise (Agile, Scrum, or other methodologies).</li><li>Ability to translate business needs into AI-driven solutions.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Strong background in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Data Science.</li><li>Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.</li><li>Experience with cloud technologies for AI deployment.</li><li>Knowledge of big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring.</li></ul>Perimeter (Employees / Revenue / Financial commitment / Budget Responsible)Operation of the departmentSupport the operation of the Digital and Engineering department to ensure the respect of the Group process and the skills management.Support the preparation of the Digital and Engineering budget.Technical lead of Digital activitiesSupport technically the Commercial activities, Bids and Projects by providing technical knowledge on IA and Data Technologies:Big Data stacks,Data Science,Data Pipelines,IA technologies,Scope of actionResponsible for technical choices and decision in AI and Data Projects, with a focus on the enablement of the business transformation: consistency on business, data, application and infrastructure architectures.Close coordination with Bid, Project and Procurement teams. Support all on-going UAE projects.Close coordination with BLs Engineering directors and managers, CTOs, AI Labs, AI Factories

AI Solutions Lead/Manager

Ensure the management of the industrial performances of his portfolio.Work in close relationships with Purchase, Industrial and Quality teams.Act as a performance Industrial project manager; therefore has to build and maintain all the conditions, internal and external, enabling performances.Accountable for the factories supplies in terms of quality and on time deliveries during the production or the support period after the FAI (First Article Inspection) milestone.Main mission is to achieve the SKPIs (Suppliers Key Processes Indicators) objectives, SOTD (Supplier On Time Delivery) and SOCD (Supplier On Conformity Delivery) defined by the organization.Be involved before the FAI during the development phase.In a disruptive innovation approach for the improvement of the global performance: operational, competitiveness, services, footprint, he identifies and participates to the deployment of the levers enabling optimizations through all the product life cycle: design, production and support.Organize and conduct the suppliers performance reviews with the purchase departmentValidate and issue the SKPIs for his portfolioEstablish a monthly reporting for his portfolioPrepare and participate to the Suppliers Performance Committees ( SuPerCo)Transmit the SKPIs to the group levelMonitor and report on a regularly basis the global performance action plan addressing two main topics: quality and punctualityIn order to manage the continuous improvement, put in place the Thales best practices, including lean manufacturing, with his suppliers:Responsible for the deployment of corrective and preventive action plans which address process, product, or component alerts from industrial operations, customer line fit manufactures, or the field support organization.Act as a conduit to improve the overall interface between Thales and the Supplier, using lessons learned for the continuous improvement of both parties.Develop and execute plans to eliminate the need for non-value add activities (e.g. the Seven Wastes, MUDA) in both Thales and Supplier processes, consistent with improving the quality and reliability of procured itemsDeploy techniques including Six Sigma, DMAIC or Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and evaluate the potential failures of process, prioritize actions to alleviate risk in both Thales and Supplier activities.In case of quality or delivery crisis, lead the Task Force with his network.

Supplier Performance Manager

The Deployment Technician will work on a project in the defense sector aiming at renovating the existing radio communication system as part of the Deployment Team.The role of the Deployment Technician is to:<ul><li>Install and configure the system (composed of hardware and software components)</li><li>Provide technical support to customer</li><li>Monitor the health of the system in operations and troubleshoot issues with the support of Thales back office</li><li>Perform routine and corrective system maintenance tasks.</li></ul>The role involves working hands-on with electronic equipment, networked systems and application software. The role is field-based and requires extensive travel (20 sites deployed across the country). The candidate will have to obtain security clearance to work in military bases.Roles &amp; Responsibilities:System installation and configuration<ul><li>Install and configure hardware components including servers, workstations and networking equipment</li><li>Deploy operating systems, drivers and application software as required</li><li>Conduct verification tasks on the deployed system</li><li>Troubleshoot deployment issues</li></ul>Technical support and documentation<ul><li>Monitor the health of the system in operations and troubleshoot software faults</li><li>Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks</li><li>Apply patches and upgrades</li><li>Update installation and maintenance manuals as needed</li><li>Maintain clear and accurate records of system configurations, changes and maintenance activities</li><li>Provide technical support to the customer.</li></ul>

System Deployment Technician Communication System

Job Title : Field Technician Communication System (Military Project)
Location : TET Abu Dhabi office (TIP) / On-Site
Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
Installation and site operations
<ul>
<li>Install and verify hardware equipment before site installation (installation, cabling and checks in a representative pre-production environment)</li>
<li>Conduct site pre-installation assessments to verify installation requirements</li>
<li>Install and verify/test hardware equipment in the sites, including</li>
<li>Rack-mounted electronics</li>
<li>COTSRadio equipment</li>
<li>Coaxial, Ethernet and fiber optic cables</li>
<li>RF antenna systems (masts, mounts and associated hardware)</li>
<li>Ensure installation complies with safety and industry standards, including grounding and lightning protection</li>
<li>Accurately document work performed, including site installation reports and maintenance activities</li>
</ul>
Hardware maintenance
<ul>
<li>Perform routine and corrective maintenance of the deployed hardware</li>
<li>Diagnose and repair hardware equipment when required</li>
</ul>
Logistics
<ul>
<li>Maintain accurate inventory of deployed equipment, tools and consumables</li>
<li>Support logistics for movement of equipment to/from sites, ensuring all items are accounted for and properly transported, stored and labelled</li>
<li>Track equipment lifecycle (installation, maintenance, return, replacement) using asset management tool.</li>
</ul>

Field Technician Communication System

<div>Location: Irvine, United States of America
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
Trade Compliance Officer IFE US
Irvine CA- Hybrid
Position Summary
The Trade Compliance Officer IFE US is a subject matter expert in US trade compliance, responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of a comprehensive and efficient local trade compliance program for the InFlight Entertainment (IFE) Business Line operations in the US that is aligned with Group, Global Business Unit (GBU), Business Line (BL), and country specific requirements. As the Trade Compliance Officer for the IFE BL in the US, you will lead and oversee the operational aspects of the local trade compliance program that are implemented by other functions in the US and direct the trade compliance tasks related to US export controls &amp; licensing, export reporting, sanctions, and customs processes. This role will also support the Thales US corporate trade compliance team when needed to provide similar support to other BLs when required.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law
Key Areas of Responsibility<ul><li>
Oversee, manage, and direct the trade compliance program for IFE&rsquo;s US operations.</li><li>
Working as the Trade Compliance Officer IFE US, you will be responsible for understanding IFE business operations in the US in order to develop, synthesize, deploy, and document a local trade compliance program (LCP) aligned with Thales Group, GBU, BL, and Country trade compliance policies, procedures, and guidance.<ul><li>
Provide Trade Compliance expertise, assess risks, and implement all applicable national import and export control regulations; Develop, implement, maintain and improve (as necessary) an effective LCP and lead the compliance of US activities with an IFE BL-defined set of control measures.</li><li>
Ensure all internal and external trade inquiries and license escalations are reviewed/investigated accurately and timely.</li><li>
Maintain and publish a dashboard reporting Group, Country, and/or IFE BL-defined KPIs.</li><li>
Provide timely and responsive day-to-day management of IFE imports and outbound orders.</li><li>
Develop and maintain close relationships with regulatory bodies (i.e., BIS, OFAC, CBP) to be up&#8208;to&#8208;date in terms of regulations and to have the appropriate contacts to solve and fix export control and customs issues that may occur.</li><li>
Direct and manage regular internal trade compliance reviews and audits of IFE operations in the US.</li><li>
Establish and implement a trade compliance-training plan necessary to support IFE operations in the US, including conducting training.</li><li>
Establish relevant processes for export license management and ensure its effective implementation including identifying export license needs, completing associated license applications, tracking license validity period and renewal applications, and communicating/monitoring export license usage, limitations and conditions, and clearance prior to export.</li><li>
Manage restricted party screening operations escalations, (e.g., validate the results of screening in case of alerts/hits, manage false positives and the hits in the screening tool, and release orders in the ERP in case of compliance hold).</li><li>
Develop and administer processes and procedures to ensure proper product classification, work closely with IFE product teams to effectuate the same, and submit classification determination applications to US regulatory bodies (e.g., CCATS);</li><li>
Report any suspected trade compliance non-compliances to VP, Trade Compliance NORAM. Investigate it with support from US and AVS GBU Trade Compliance Officer.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Work closely with key stakeholders across IFE (operations, legal, risk management, finance, IT, procurement, logistics, etc.), and the trade compliance network; Keep the business informed regarding relevant US trade compliance laws and regulations applicable to IFE&rsquo;s business;<ul><li>
Provide leadership to ensure that the documented trade compliance responsibilities are embedded into the IFE business function processes; and</li><li>
In alignment with the AVS GBU Trade Compliance Officer, implement tools that will support and optimize trade compliance requirements (including Oracle plug-ins, Visual Compliance, etc.).</li></ul></li><li>
Provide support to the Vice President, Trade Compliance NORAM and AVS GBU Trade Compliance Officer as required.</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field of study</li><li>
At least 8 years of specialized experience in trade compliance (EAR, FTR, OFAC, and Customs Regulations), preferably with a high-technology/avionics/defense company or government agency that regulates international trade.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to manage/mentor trade compliance staff.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. electronic license application programs (SNAP-R, DECCS), export reporting (ACE), and import data (ACE).</li><li>
Proven ability to independently apply critical thinking skills to sensitive and complex business scenarios to determine compliance risks, assess compliance gaps, and provide efficient solutions that comply with US trade compliance regulations.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience to independently perform risk assessment in the context of business operations, gap analysis in the context of process assessment and development, and root cause analysis in the context of auditing and investigation.</li><li>
Demonstrated communication skills, including proven ability to provide effective trade compliance training and presentations</li><li>
Competency with restricted party screening tools</li><li>
Previous experience with MS Office tools</li></ul>
If you&rsquo;re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Travel: Travel to Thales IFE locations in NORAM up to 10% of the time for internal meetings.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 113,514.75 - 191,942.00 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including &ndash; but not limited to &ndash; the employee&rsquo;s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company&rsquo;s annual salary budget, the customer&rsquo;s program requirements, and the company&rsquo;s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant&rsquo;s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:<div><ul><li> 
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance</li></ul></div><ul><li>Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period</li><li>Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off</li><li>Company provided Life Insurance, AD&amp;D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program</li></ul></div>

Trade Compliance Officer IFE US

<div>Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.
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&rsquo;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.
Within the industrial competence center, the senior serial products responsible (SPR) is the technical authority for a given products portfolio under production and contributes to guarantee the competitiveness in line with both the industrial strategy and the products policy. The senior SPR is the direct technical interface of the domains and the technical competence centers during production activities.
ROLES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
Role of technical/product referent:<ul><li>
Follow and guarantee the level of quality, the reliability and the maturity of the products during the full life cycle</li><li>
Guarantee the capitalization/return of experience for the future productions</li><li>
Define the applicable configuration during the production launch reviews</li><li>
Track performance KPIs to master the processes variability, and manage action plans to improve the performance</li><li>
Manage the technical relationship with the customers, including the management of anomalies, the management of corrective actions plans to fix the issues; document and track the anomalies&rsquo; fixing conclusions</li><li>
Contribute to obsolescence management with the BLs development teams</li><li>
Act as products technical referent for suppliers in close collaboration with tactical buyers and procurement teams</li><li>
Guarantee the validation of ECRs with participation to CCBs, and analyse the collateral financial impacts.</li><li>
Manage the application of the ECRs internally and within the supply chain</li><li>
Propose and manage action plans to improve the competitiveness</li></ul>
Role of production resilience enabler:<ul><li>
Punctually reinforce the building blocks integration team if required</li><li>
Punctually reinforce the antennas integration team if required</li><li>
Punctually reinforce the near-field testing team if required</li></ul>
Role of mentor / transfer of knowledge:<ul><li>
Contribute to the transfer of knowledge in the UAE by train a junior UAE National SPR (continuous training during 3/4 years)</li></ul>
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
&gt; 10 years of experience in the production of defense radars, ideally with a double experience technician (integration, RF measurements including near-field tests) and production engineer
QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION &amp; EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master/engineering degree (or equivalent) in radiofrequencies with experience defence radar productions
PREFERRED SKILLS<ul><li>Technical knowledge of defense radars products and systems</li><li>Knowledge of critical technologies required for this kind of applications</li><li>Experience in production of radars and/or radars sub-systems</li><li>RF measurement</li><li>Near-field testing</li><li>Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset</li><li>Strong communication and leadership abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Appetite to transfer the knowledge</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment</li><li>You speak English with strong communication skills. Arabic as a plus.</li></ul>
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Senior serial products responsible (senior RPS)

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