Lead Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time
Lead Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Leonardo in Southampton. As a key member of our Integrated Sensing and Protection (ISP) line of business, you will be responsible for providing leadership and vision in the realm of New Product Introduction (NPI).

In this role, you will act as the focal point to support the Airborne Comms part of ISP, identifying manufacturing requirements and planning NPI operational activities for products across the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). You will play a pivotal role in our manufacturing operations team, supporting the business to develop and execute the NPI / Repair strategies, derive requirements for DFX activities, ensuring efficient production processes, adherence to quality standards, and timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialist input to project teams to ensure the delivery of technically sound solutions meeting all stakeholder requirements.
  • Harmonise Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple sub-system projects (UK wide).
  • Lead failure investigations, prioritise and champion solutions and deliverables using known problem-solving techniques.
  • Track external developments and disruptive technologies to identify exploitation and knowledge sharing within the project team.
  • Ensure the development of manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
  • Act as a Manufacturing Engineering authority to formally approve product / process / technology change.
  • Lead and deliver Manufacturing Engineering sections of the Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process, and create / contribute / review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans.
  • Advise and participate in improving policies and processes within the operations framework.
  • Ensure manufacturing decision-making information is robust with objectives and results by reviewing production schedules, reviewing production labour and material costs.
  • Create a culture that improves manufacturing efficiency by generating innovative ideas and solutions, ensuring capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
  • Review manufacturing documentation, including input to process-specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification.
  • Assure product and process quality by designing methods, confirming manufacturing processes.
  • Assure manufacturing data, including routings, production plans, control plans, and electronic work instructions.

Requirements:

  • Manufacturing or engineering-related degree / qualification or relevant experience.
  • Experience in leading NPI, Repair Definition, DFX Manufacturing & Repair requirement activities.
  • Manufacturing systems & process knowledge, including PLM, ERP, MES, and QMS/BMS.
  • Experience in Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
  • In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
  • Understanding of cross-functional / commercial business processes and their own impact.
  • Experience of peer reviewing the work of others inside a product team and within a sub-Engineering Unit, ensuring the resulting actions are implemented.
  • Experience with Electro Mechanical Systems and/or Communication Systems.
  • Experience / Knowledge of Agile working practices / methodologies.
  • Experience in Aerospace / Automotive / Defense sectors.
  • Successful track record of bringing new products from their early lifecycle through to production in a high-tech, low to mid-volume, high-quality environment.
  • Successful management of Manufacturing Engineering activities within high-value, complex manufacturing programmes, especially in the early stages of the project life cycle within a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

  • Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
  • 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-leave days per year.
  • Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
  • Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
  • Company-funded flexible benefits, including access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
  • 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.

About Us:

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. 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?

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid



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