Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Leonardo

  • Edinburgh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:The opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join us at Leonardo in Edinburgh.Leonardo is an international leader in the development of cutting edge sensor products deployed across a wide range of airborne platforms. Pushing the boundaries of technology, accuracy, and safety in engineering globally. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a proven background in manufacturing to join the Team leading and managing Industrialisation activities to achieve the required levels of manufacturing maturity through the product design, development and production lifecycles.What you’ll do as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer:
  • Through life approach to Manufacturing Engineering, during NPI defining & influencing key product KPI such as business winning (bid) budgets (e.g. NPI Budget and through life UPC)
  • Providing specialist input including the application of specialist skills and knowledge into a project team to help ensure the delivery of a technically sound solution meeting all stakeholder requirements
  • Lead failure investigations, aware of all the project issues, able to prioritise and champion the solutions and deliverables using known problem solving techniques (e.g. 8D)
  • Ensure the development of manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from Leonardo operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers
  • Act as a Manufacturing Engineering authority in order 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
  • Advising and participating on 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; estimating future requirements
  • prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Create a culture that improves manufacturing efficiency through the generation of innovative ideas and solutions also ensuring capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
  • Review manufacturing documentation, can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification
  • Assure product and process quality by designing methods; validation/verification of process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
  • Assure manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions
  • Promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation
  • Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability
  • Providing domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps
  • Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
What we need from you:
  • In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
  • A detailed understanding of operational frameworks and business processes
  • An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact
  • Demonstrated knowledge, and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes
  • Experience of peer reviewing the work of others inside a product team and within a sub Engineering Unit and ensuring the resulting actions are implemented
  • Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way
  • Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues whilst understanding the broad impact of solutions (systems thinking)
  • Ability to interact effectively and manage the relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
Security ClearanceYou must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit :Life at LeonardoWith 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, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
  • Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
  • Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
  • 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
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.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 - EdinburghContract Type:Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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