Senior Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Leonardo UK Ltd Full time
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Leonardo UK Ltd. in Luton. As a key member of our Manufacturing Operations business unit, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth transition of new products from design to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes to meet product requirements.
  • Lead front-end manufacturing engineering activities, including providing DFx input and solving production capability issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective product introduction.
  • Participate in Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process.
  • Provide manufacturing decision-making information to aid in production scheduling, labor and material costs, and future requirements estimation.
  • Resolve routine and complex product and/or production issues and constraints on the shop floor.
  • Improve manufacturing efficiency by participating in capacity analysis, simulation planning, workflow optimization, and equipment layout.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process-specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, and specifications.
  • Support Material and Failure Review Boards and failure investigations.
  • Maintain manufacturing data, including routings, production plans, control plans, and electronic work instructions.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering.
  • May supervise an apprentice, Industrial Placement, or Summer Student.
  • Work with IPT functions to ensure integration of requirements and guide team members.
  • Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
Requirements:
  • Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
  • Ability to articulate and explain technical understanding.
  • Good problem-solving skills and data analysis skills.
  • Demonstrated achievement and delivery of own work packages within a single engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in having own work peer reviewed and implementing resulting actions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of more than one phase of the Product Life Cycle and associated discipline processes.
  • Demonstrated awareness of engineering decision-making and risk/reward trade-offs associated with project engineering activity.
  • Knowledge of related engineering disciplines and levels of interaction required within a project.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience implementing/using Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies such as 5S and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Experience with Lean 6 Sigma and/or formal qualification i.e. Green / Black Belt.
  • Experience working with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
  • Experience reviewing mechanical component technical drawings.
  • Extensive knowledge of metallic machining principles and technologies.
  • Experience of working in an electronics environment.
Security Clearance:

You must be eligible for full security clearance.

Life at Leonardo:

We offer a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers.

  • Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups.
  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
  • Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
  • Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type: Hybrid Working



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