Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity within the Manufacturing Engineering function for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer.
You will join the team to develop, improve and support the operations manufacturing processes and equipment enabling world class production of Leonardo products. You will be responsible for developing robust solutions, taking into account the impact of their work on broader project issues. You will be expected to plan and deliver your own work, across medium term planning horizons and provide complex technical advice to both internal and external customers and will be responsible for developing others. This role will be Delivery (Sustaining) focused.
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.
The roles will be based in Edinburgh but may be a mixture of home based and on-site.
What you’ll do as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer
1. Develop 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
2. To prepare for and organise Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process and create / contribute / review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans
3. Provide manufacturing decision-making information with resolution proposals by
4. Review production schedules; review production labour and material costs; estimate future requirements
5. Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends
6. Ability to resolve complex product and/or production issues & constraints (relieving bottlenecks) on shop floor reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams
7. Improve manufacturing efficiency by capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
8. Review manufacturing documentation, can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification
9. Assure product and process quality by designing methods; validation/verification of process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
10. Contribute to failure investigations utilising known problem solving techniques (e.g. 8D)
11. Assure manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions
12. Identify continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering
13. Complete improvement and development projects by training and interacting with the organisations manufacturing engineer community
14. Promote a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation
15. Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability
16. Provide domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps
17. Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments.
At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.
What we need from you
18. Minimum HND in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
19. In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
20. People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills
21. Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
22. A detailed understanding of the operational framework and business processes
23. An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact
24. Ability to take ownership of a work package; planning and scheduling own workload and the work of others
25. Operational understanding of project work and how the work of the team impacts upon other project activities
26. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes
27. 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
28. Demonstrated knowledge of the risk / reward process associated with engineering activity informing the activities of a product team and own sub-engineering unit
29. Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way
30. Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues
31. Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers
32. Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
33. Excellent communication skills – both oral and written to articulate and explain technical understanding.
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focussed on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been so accessible to as many people.
34. Pension : Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
35. Holidays : 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
36. Flexible Working : Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
37. Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
38. Lifestyle : Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
39. Company funded flexible benefits : Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
40. Training : Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
41. Referral Incentive : You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
42. Bonus : Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below