PCB Discipline Manager – UK Engineering Competence Centre

About the role

Thales is seeking a PCB Discipline Manager to lead the PCB design discipline across its UK Engineering Competence Centre. This senior leadership role combines technical expertise, people management and delivery accountability, supporting multiple sites and business domains.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and optimise PCB design, development and verification capability across the organisation.
• Own delivery performance for cost, schedule, quality and resource management.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools and engineering practices.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the full PCB lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Manage and develop engineering teams, including line management and remote leadership.
• Collaborate with UK and international stakeholders, including global ECC teams in France, Romania and India.
• Ensure adherence to engineering governance, quality standards and best practices.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively manage risks, escalations and stakeholder expectations.

Required profile

• Strong background in PCB design and digital electronics with full lifecycle experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Experience in structured, regulated environments such as defence or aerospace.
• Demonstrated ability to improve engineering processes, tools and delivery performance.
• Confident stakeholder manager with influence across engineering and business functions.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Required skills

• PCB design
• Digital electronics
• Full PCB lifecycle management

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape a critical engineering capability within a global organisation.
• Platform to influence PCB solutions across diverse, high‑impact projects.