Overview

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom. DRACAS Analyst role at Thales.

Thales is a global technology leader operating in aerospace, defence, security and space. Thales UK offers flexibility in working patterns and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. This role may require security clearance (SC) and is based at or around Templecombe with hybrid working options where applicable.

Primary Purpose Of The Role

Normally based at a central site, the primary purpose of the DRACAS Analyst role is to:

• Provide support to development and support projects by using the DRACAS process and tools to identify fault-trends and problems, risks and opportunities, cost and performance drivers; propose effective mitigation activities and track to completion.

Core Tasks And Responsibilities

• Identify, collect and collate failure/incident data from all appropriate sources for the serviced projects (such as customer, field support data and repair and survey data).
• Set up new project DRACAS in the software tool (Favoweb) including the Bill of Materials / Product Breakdown Structure. Ensure data is entered accurately and coherently into the DRACAS tool.
• Identify trends, problems and cost/performance characteristics in the incidents.
• Liaise with Project engineering teams and Subcontract Managers to understand and agree DRACAS concerns.
• Prepare for, convene and participate in DRACAS Review Boards.
• Coordinate and assist with root cause analytics to determine the true nature of the occurrence.
• Generate Project DRACAS minutes and reports summarising the results and recommending action plans.
• Support recommended action plans with appropriate business cases. Mine and analyse historical DRACAS data from various sources to assist bids.
• Generate and maintain Project DRACAS Plans.
• Attend other Project meetings as required.
• Ensure assigned Work Packages meet schedule, budget and quality.
• Generate estimates for DRACAS work.
• Administer and maintain the Company DRACAS tool as agreed.
• Comply with all relevant Company management system processes and with Project management plans and codes of practice.
• Project specific tasks and responsibilities as agreed with Project and Functional Management.

Relationships

The role has dual reporting lines in a matrix organisation: project reporting to the Project Manager and functional reporting to the Function Manager. The role requires building networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Internal Relationships

• Functional Management
• Project Management
• SCC (e.g., ILS, Tech Pubs, Training teams)
• Engineering Team
• Repairs Organisation
• Subcontract Management

External Relationships

• The User and Customer community

Security Clearance

This role will require SC Clearance. If not currently held, the successful applicant will need to undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For eligibility, please visit the UK Security Vetting guidance. Generally, eligibility requires residency in the UK for the last 5 years, with possible exceptions based on circumstances.

Other Information

Thales UK is committed to flexible working arrangements and to providing reasonable adjustments in recruitment for neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities. For adjustments or questions about the recruitment process, contact Resourcing Ops (mid to senior roles) or the Early Careers Team (graduates/apprentices).

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