Hybrid Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Digital & MES

Leonardo; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

Leonardo UK is hiring a Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Digital in the Basildon area for a hybrid role. You will shape the Future Manufacturing strategy, ensuring efficient production technologies, MES integration, and alignment with national and international partners.

You will lead digital twins development, tool selection, and MES solution architecture while mentoring junior engineers. The role focuses on pioneering manufacturing information and decision-support data, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with manufacturing data systems and a solid understanding of manufacturing software basics.
• Experience in supporting NPI Manufacturing Engineering Systems activities.
• Manufacturing systems & process knowledge including PLM, ERP, MES and QMS/BMS.
• Experience in early phases of the product/process development life cycle
• Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
• Demonstrated knowledge of cross functional / commercial business processes
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Interface with IT, Cyber and Future Factory Digital Lifecycle teams to support integration activities.
• Engage with national and international partners on smart tooling, automation and MES/CDE integration.
• Support development of Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Repair elements of the digital thread.
• Lead integration of MES elements of the Smart Workbench as the Future Proof of Concept.
• Work in a highly skilled team providing data inputs to aid Operations decisions.
• Review manufacturing documentation and assist with risk assessments and technical reports.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to build capability.

Job description

Leonardo UK is hiring a Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Digital in the Basildon area for a hybrid role. You will shape the Future Manufacturing strategy, ensuring efficient production technologies, MES integration, and alignment with national and international partners.

You will lead digital twins development, tool selection, and MES solution architecture while mentoring junior engineers. The role focuses on pioneering manufacturing information and decision-support data, with emphasis on