Job summary
Begin your career with Leonardo, working on the most exciting projects within Defence!
Key skills required for this role
Configuration, Configuration Management, CM2, PDM/PLM, Defence
Important
Position subject to security clearance and proof of 5-year UK residency.
Job description
At Leonardo, we are looking for Configuration Engineers to join the Configuration Management Team. 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 7,000 are based in the UK.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in a defence programme of critical national importance, and to shape the future of Combat Air capability in the UK.
Learn configuration management skills for use in the full product lifecycle: from requirements analysis; through design, procurement and manufacturing; to delivery to the customer and onwards into in-service support.
What you will do:
1. As a Configuration Engineer you will be trained to operate in the Configuration Management role
2. Managing the processing of Problem Reports from initiation to final disposition - minimise time to disposition
3. Managing Trials Modifications to support Problem Report investigations - ensuring results of trials are captured
4. Managing the processing of Change Requests from initiation to final disposition - minimise time to CRB disposition
5. Collating the Change Impact assessments from TRB (Technical Review)
6. Supporting the Change initiator and TRB through consultation
7. Determining if fast track criteria are met and route Change as Fast-Track
8. Preparing agenda, calling and chairing the CRB (Business Review of change)
9. Setting POE (Point Of Embodiment) & Priority
10. Determining Change Classification
11. Implementation Planning and coordination into both the design and physical product
12. Continuous Improvement activities
What we are looking for:
13. HND qualified or equivalent experience preferred
14. Interest in engineering or science - you will work with technical data from many areas.
15. Strong administration skills with an attention to detail - you are required to have a logical mind-set
16. Familiarity with Databases, especially PDM/PLM Toolsets or Information Systems and Data Communication - Confident use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications
17. MRP Supply and Demand Planning awareness a distinct advantage
18. CM2 Methodology
19. Due to the nature of our products you must be able to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC) and be authorised to access UK-Eyes-Only and ITAR material.
Life at Leonardo:
With 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.
20. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
21. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
22. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
23. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
24. 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)
25. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
26. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
27. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
28. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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