Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo offers a new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer in the Helicopters Division at the Yeovil site. The role includes crafting manufacturing plans, producing work instructions, and implementing process improvements within a highly skilled team. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Engineering and experience in aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

Flexible hours with hybrid working options

Access to private healthcare

Discounted Gym membership

All employees eligible for a bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to at least HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Engineer background from an Aerospace or high integrity mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Some post-training experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Construct plans of manufacture and assembly sequences.
• Create Manufacturing Bills of Material (BOM).
• Amend work instructions to keep manufacturing on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Lean Manufacturing

Analysis

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

CATIA (V5)

SAP (ECC6)

Job description

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At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer within our Helicopters Division. 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.

Leonardo Helicopters is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of helicopters and this role is based at our Yeovil Site in Somerset. We have a fantastic friendly and welcoming environment within a team of engineers who take pride in the work they do.

The purpose of the role is to:

Construct plans of manufacture and assembly sequences and processes in order to achieve the required standard, product quality, budget hours and delivery schedule (Quality Cost Delivery) as defined by Programme Management

Produce work instructions, Bills of Material, tools and technical documentation to support the manufacturing process

Please note this role is JFF Level 4 - Manufacturing

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Create Manufacturing Bills of Material (BOM) to define the materials or parts required for the manufacture of parts and assemblies

Creation of manufacturing routing, process sketches and stage drawings to support the manufacturing process, identifies accurate specification for material requirements

Responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely availability of Work Instructions to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS)

Process design changes and introduce into current WIP or assembly process

Identification and implementation of improvements to the manufacture or build process and build logic

Amend work instructions within the operational areas on the shop floor to rectify errors and keep manufacturing on schedule

Represent Manufacturing Engineering in a Shop Support role

Compile SAP Production Orders to manufacture or rework components

Maintenance of the Manufacturing Engineering routings and process documentation

Responsible for identification and requesting of Tooling fixture and gauges required for manufacture and assemblies

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and or assembly processes

To provide estimates of production times to enable accurate capacity planning and cost estimating

Plan activities, review and report on progress and status of work to provide clear statement of position, issues and actions

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Educated to at least HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and/or a time served apprenticeship

Engineer background from an Aerospace or high integrity mechanical manufacturing environment

Some post-training experience desirable and some ME experience

Working knowledge of CATIA (V5) & ENOVIA

Working knowledge of SAP (ECC6) and the modules applicable to the Manufacturing Engineering function

Understand the principles of MRP

Familiar with the use of Microsoft package software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Familiar with the Engineering change process and documentation

Team worker and good communicator with influencing skills

Familiar with proven analysis and problem solving techniques

Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques

Security Clearance

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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 hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

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, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below