Manufacturing Engineering Technical Specialist

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Leonardo as a Manufacturing Engineering Technical Specialist in Luton. In this pivotal role, you will shape NPI and Repair strategies, ensuring efficient production processes and adherence to quality standards, working within a skilled team to influence future manufacturing activities.

Benefits

Award winning pension scheme

25 days plus bank holidays

Flexible hours with hybrid working

Access to private healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent experience required for the role.
• Experience in leading NPI and Repair Definition preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and process optimization essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maturity of prototyping and define future product requirements.
• Assure product and process quality via validation and verification.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in engineering drawings

Ability to influence and negotiate

Excellent communication skills

Education

HND in relevant discipline

Tools

PLM

ERP

QMS/BMS

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Technical Specialist, Luton

Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist to join our team on a hybrid-working basis. In this role you will play a pivotal role in our manufacturing operations team, shaping the; NPI / Repair strategies and requirements for DFevents, ensuring efficient production processes, adherence to quality standards, and timely project completion.

The role on offer is supporting the Future Combat Air Line of Business, this role will help plan future manufacturing activities to deliver products to schedule, quality and cost. The successful candidate will be supporting the business through developing & executing the Operations NPI process, Repair Definition, DFx and Manufacturing & Repair requirement strategies aligning with Leonardo lines of business throughout the UK.

What you will do as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Providing specialist input including the application of specialist skills and knowledge into a project team to help ensure the delivery of a technically sound solutions, meeting all stakeholder requirements within an NPI environment.
• Lead the maturity of prototyping with a heavy focus on technical requirements generation & DFX.
• Define the future requirements for products and services across the life cycle of the programme.
• Harmonise Manufacturing Engineering activities across multiple sub-system projects (UK wide).
• Lead failure investigations, aware of all the project issues, able to prioritise and championing the solutions and deliverables using known problem solving techniques (e.g. 8D).
• Work in a highly skilled team, providing key inputs and data to aid Operations decisions and failure review boards.
• Tracking external developments and disruptive technologies to identify exploitation and knowledge sharing within the project team.
• Ensuring the development of manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from Leonardo operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers.
• Act as a Manufacturing Engineering authority in order to formally approve product / process / technology change.
• Lead and deliver Manufacturing Engineering sections of the Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process and create / contribute / review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans.
• Advising and participating on improving policies and processes within the operations framework.
• Ensure manufacturing decision-making information is robust with objectives and results.
• Reviewing production schedules; reviewing production labour and material costs; estimating future requirements.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends
• Create a culture which improves manufacturing efficiency by generating innovative ideas and solutions also ensuring capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Review manufacturing documentation, can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification.
• Assure product and process quality by designing methods; validation/verification of process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Assure manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions
• Promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation.
• Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability.
• Providing domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum HND in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in leading NPI, Repair Definition, DFX Manufacturing & Repair requirement activities.
• Manufacturing systems & process knowledge including PLM, ERP, MES and QMS/BMS.
• Experience in early phases of the product development life cycle (AS9145 – APQP phase 1 & 2).
• Experience in Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
• A detailed understanding of the operational framework and business processes
• An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact
• Demonstrated knowledge, and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes
• Experience of peer reviewing the work of others inside a product team and within a sub Engineering Unit and ensuring the resulting actions are implemented
• Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way
• Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues whilst understanding the broad impact of solutions (systems thinking)
• Ability to interact effectively and manage the relationships with customers and suppliers
• Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written to articulate and explain technical understanding to a variety of audiences.
• Experience with Electro Mechanical Systems.
• Experience / Knowledge of Agile working practices / methodologies.
• Experience in Aerospace / Automotive sectors.
• Accreditation from a recognised Manufacturing Engineering awarding body.

Skills / Knowledge

• Minimum HND in relevant subject or equivalent or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing systems & process knowledge including PLM, ERP, MES and QMS/BMS.
• Early phases of the product development life cycle (AS9145 – APQP phase 1, 2 & 3).
• Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
• Product / Drawing set configuration and control.
• Good all-round computer literacy, including all Microsoft Office applications.

Experience

• Successful management of Manufacturing Engineering activities within high value, complex manufacturing programmes especially in the early stages of the project life cycle within a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience covering all product lifecycle phases with an extensive experience within the development & NPI phases at an appropriate level.

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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 focussed on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been so accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• 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
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom