Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to enhance processes and support manufacturing equipment operations. Responsibilities include process improvements, maintenance, and supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering and experience in equipment maintenance. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid working option.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial rewards through employee referrals

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with operational equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Willingness to learn and contribute positively.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Support maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Assist in the management of spares for maintenance.

Skills

Ability to resolve manufacturing equipment issues

Continuous improvement mindset

Cross-functional relationship building

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Job Description

Your impact

We are looking for a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to join us at Leonardo in Basildon. You will be part of the Integrated Sensing and Protection line of business, which is a leader in delivering defence electronics, mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, communications and surveillance across the land, air and sea domains.

As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer you will have the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships and be a positive influence within the project teams to support the future of the business and affect the production process.

As a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer you will join the team to develop, improve and support the operations equipment and equipment processes enabling world class production of Leonardo products.

Typical tasks will include:

• Continuously improve manufacturing equipment processes challenging current manufacturing processes and facilities to identify opportunities to reduce cost and timescales
• OEE – Overall Operational Equipment Effectiveness , Participate in the uptime / utilisation data analysis
• Maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment internal Leonardo calibration and external calibration process conducting TPM to schedule (this may include cots and support S.T.T.E)
• Interface with the Calibration Services provider to support the calibration and repair requirements of the relevant manufacturing and test equipment and tooling
• Assist in keeping spares aimed at maintenance, repair and upgrade activities
• Ability to resolve routine manufacturing equipment issues & constraints (relieving bottlenecks) on shop floor reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams
• Support the design, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing EPA / ESD arrangements ensuring successful ESD processes are in place
• Maintain manufacturing equipment documentation set, e.g. maintenance schedule and process checklist
• Maintain manufacturing equipment critical spares and proactive review / oversight of obsolescence
• Support the maintenance of manufacturing support facilities and services to ensure successful manufacture/test of products
• Support as required Capital Investments e.g. Installation, Advise maintenance definition
• To assist and support Manufacturing Engineering preparation of Manufacturing Maturity Reviews
• Participate in the Equipment Criticality Assessment / Risk Assessment processes (this may include cots and support S.T.T.E)
• Support internal and external audits of the Manufacturing, Test Equipment and Calibration processes
• May supervise an Industrial Placement or Summer Student
• Maintain equipment and company reputation by complying with government regulations

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

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• 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 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.

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Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite