Graduate Manufacturing Programme Leader

Leonardo UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Graduate Manufacturing Project Leader at a globally renowned company in Edinburgh. You will coordinate and manage manufacturing activities, ensuring products are delivered on schedule, within quality standards, and budget. This role offers a unique chance to engage with various stages of the product lifecycle, from development to support. Join a forward-thinking organization that values personal development and offers a wealth of training opportunities. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this is the perfect environment to kickstart your career and make a significant impact in the technology sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan manufacturing activities to deliver products.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MSc)

PhD

Tools

SAP

MRP

PDM

Job description

Job Description:

Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading Scientists and Engineers within a globally renowned company?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operations function at Leonardo Edinburgh for a Graduate Manufacturing Project Leader to join the team. In the role, you will assist with coordinating and managing the planning of all manufacturing activities and resources to deliver products to schedule, quality, and cost.

The role on offer can cover various stages of the Product Lifecycle, ranging from Development, New Product Introduction, Full Rate Series Production, all the way through to Product Support, including Spares and Repairs.

We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology. With Leonardo, you can look forward to a career working alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

Our 12 month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate, you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme, you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme, you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.

At Leonardo, we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera & LinkedIn online training platforms that offer around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

Key Responsibility Areas

As a Graduate Manufacturing Programme Leader you will:

• Manage and plan Manufacturing activities and resources required to successfully deliver and support product(s)
• Manage the agreed Manufacturing budgets and risk provisions through all phases of the project
• Achieve any deliveries to schedule, quality, and cost
• Lead the manufacturing input to bid activities for new business opportunities
• Be involved in the manufacturing input to Life Cycle Management process
• Assist with the Manufacturing Maturity Review process and management of subsequent actions
• Implement and maintain optimised manufacturing and test principles
• Provide leadership as necessary to enhance overall process effectiveness
• Lead continuous improvement in support of business objectives
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations

What we need from you:

All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD.

For the Graduate Manufacturing Programme Manager role, the acceptable degrees are:

• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Business
• Aerospace Engineering

Highly Desirable

• Highly effective interpersonal skills; excellent communicator, strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management including influencing and negotiation skills
• High level of drive and commitment – results driven
• Leadership and performance management including coaching and mentoring
• Numerate and analytical skills
• Relevant company systems and process knowledge including SAP/MRP/MII/PDM/LCM would be advantageous
• Understanding of company cost systems & performance measures
• Project and risk management
• Product / drawing set configuration and control
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
• Good all-round computer literacy, including all Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness of Safety, Health and Environment legislation, company requirements, and procedures

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.

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.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with the possibility of some hybrid working.
• 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 15% 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

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation, and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid