Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to support production in a hybrid environment, balancing office work with cleanroom duties. You will analyse production data, drive process improvements, and ensure adherence to quality systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on skills, defect analysis, and continuous improvement within a learning, inclusive workplace at Leonardo. Southampton site experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with wire bonding and programming wire bonders.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve day to day manufacturing problems and resolve production stops in a timely manner.
• Update documentation and train manufacturing staff in new techniques.
• Identify, plan and implement innovative process improvements using a data based approach.

Skills

Wire bond engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

KnS Auto wire bonder

Microscopes

Job description

Job Description

Your Impact At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer. You will carry out activities such as: production support, design for manufacture and new product introduction, process development and improvement activities. You will be able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and a practical "hands-on skill set" along with core engineering skills including data analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Engineer

Solve day to day manufacturing problems and resolve production stops in a timely manner. 50/50 office /cleanroom environment.

• Update documentation and train manufacturing staff in new techniques.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing cells by using production data such as yield, cycle time, touch time and process capability metrics and use that data to target improvement activity.
• Report and communicate to all levels of the organisation.
• Identify, plan and implement innovative process improvements using a data based approach.
• Improve the efficiency of manufacturing cells by utilising lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques.
• Ensure work complies with the Quality Management System.
• Acquisition of new equipment, specification writing and qualification planning.

What you'll bring

An experienced wire bond engineer familiar with the setup and programming of KnS Auto wire bonders or similar. Lean manufacturing and six-sigma techniques, SPC, failure analysis, root cause analysis. Manual dexterity handling small piece parts. Comfortable using microscopes. Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment. 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 Government’s 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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

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.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

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 team—they 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.

Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations. Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!