THEON GROUP of companies develops and manufactures cutting-edge night vision and thermal Imaging systems for Military and Security applications with a global footprint. THEON GROUP started its operations in 1997 from Greece and today occupies a leading role in the sector thanks to its international presence through subsidiaries and production facilities in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, the Baltics, the United States, the Gulf States, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Singapore and South Korea. THEON GROUP has more than 200,000 systems in service with Armed and Special Forces in 71 countries around the world, 26 of which are NATO countries. THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC, the group's parent company, has been listed in the EURONEXT stock market, allowing THEON GROUP to accelerate its growth and further future business development. www.theon.com

Role Summary

We are seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our operations. The role is responsible for improving efficiency, quality, flow, while supporting a culture of Lean thinking and data-driven decision-making.

This position requires a hands-on presence on the shop floor and close collaboration with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and R&D teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the function of the company
• Analyze and optimize operational within supply chain functions, ERP and other systems of the company
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and CI tools (VSM,Kaizen,visual management)
• Define, monitor, and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Develop and standardize work instructions, procedures and best practices
• Support change management and training to ensure sustainability of improvements
• Act as a facilitator and coach for Lean and continuous improvement mindset across teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related discipline)
• Experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in assembly line manufacturing environments
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clean-room or controlled manufacturing environments
• Lean Six Sigma certification