IT Implementation Specialist - Manufacturing

Hackajob Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme up to 15%

Mental health support

Coursera/LinkedIn Learning access

Bonus scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible benefits up to £500

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Implementation Specialist to deploy and optimise Siemens Opcenter within a Microsoft Azure-based digital ecosystem. You will work with internal teams, Siemens specialists, and external partners to ensure reliable deployments across development, test, and production environments.

The role requires experience with Siemens MES tools, Azure cloud deployments, and PLM/ERP integrations (Teamcenter Unified, SAP S/4HANA).

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens MES toolset, especially OpsCenter and Teamcenter.
• Experience deploying MES in Azure Cloud environments and integrating MES with PLM/ERP.
• Familiarity with Windows services, command-line operations, and deployment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of Siemens Opcenter on Microsoft Azure across development, test, and production environments.
• Collaborate with Siemens engineers through remote sessions to troubleshoot, debug, and validate configuration deployments.
• Execute and monitor Windows services and command-line operations to support MES deployment and maintenance.
• Support integration between Siemens Opcenter, Teamcenter Easy Plan, and SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment between PLM, MES, and ERP platforms.
• Liaise with external partners during system replatforming and transition activities.
• Provide technical input into test planning and environment readiness.
• Document deployment processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of MES implementation practices.

Skills

Siemens MES

Teamcenter

Azure Cloud

Windows CMD

Deployment lifecycle

Configuration management

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-vendor environment

Tools

Siemens OpsCenter

Teamcenter

SAP S/4HANA

Azure

Job description

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Your Impact Leonardo UK is a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security technologies, delivering advanced capabilities across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains. In the UK, Leonardo develops world-leading radar, electronic warfare, and mission system technologies that support critical defence programmes and national security. As part of Leonardos digital manufacturing transformation, we are seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Implementation Specialist to support the deployment, configuration, and optimisation of Manufacturing Execution Systems across our engineering and production environments. Working within a collaborative, multi-vendor environment, you will play a key role in implementing Siemens Opcenter within a connected digital ecosystem hosted in Microsoft Azure . You will work closely with internal teams, Siemens specialists, and external partners to ensure reliable system deployments and seamless integration between manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise systems.

What you’ll do

• Lead deployment and configuration of Siemens Opcenter on Microsoft Azure across development, test, and production environments.
• Collaborate with Siemens engineers through remote sessions to troubleshoot, debug, and validate configuration deployments.
• Execute and monitor Windows services and command-line operations to support MES deployment and maintenance.
• Support integration between Siemens Opcenter , Teamcenter Easy Plan , and SAP S/4HANA , ensuring alignment between PLM, MES, and ERP platforms.
• Liaise with external partners during system replatforming and transition activities.
• Provide technical input into test planning and environment readiness.
• Document deployment processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of MES implementation practices.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience with Siemens MES toolset, especially OpsCenter and Teamcenter.
• Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management including code management tools.
• Experience integrating MES with PLM and ERP systems, particularly Teamcenter Unified and SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience deploying and managing MES solutions in Azure Cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Windows command prompt and service management.
• Experience in remote collaboration and screen sharing for technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-vendor environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Governments Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits Package

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Additional Locations: GB - Edinburgh, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a teamthey are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.