Manufacturing Manager

leonardo company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Edinburgh seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee production in the Micro Electronics sector. The role involves team leadership, managing manufacturing resources, and continuous improvement through Lean principles. The ideal candidate will have a background in high mix, low volume manufacturing and strong leadership skills, contributing to maintaining quality and efficiency in operations.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free access to mental health support and financial advice

Access to over 4,000 free online courses

Flexible working with hybrid options

Annual budget for flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in high mix, low volume manufacturing.
• Extensive experience in delivering Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Proven ability to motivate and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assembly, integration, and test activities within the IPT.
• Lead implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Responsible for yield improvement and process innovation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity as a Manufacturing Manager in our Operations team working within the Micro Electronics line of business to manage the manufacturing resource, assembly, integration and test, within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to enable programme / project specific delivery requirements to be delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality levels, utilising Key Performance Indicators to define and drive continuous improvement.

You will also be key in developing your team in line with the people management framework in order to meet the business requirements. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to be on site.

As the Manufacturing Manager you will;

Daily cross functional team meetings, Gemba walks

Lead Implementation and effective management of Lean Manufacturing principles such as KanBan, 5's, Visual Management

Define and achieve the overhead and capital budgets

Achieve the build & test cells contribution to the current account budgets (sales, profit, cash)

Responsible for leading & managing all AIT activities within the Integrated Programme Delivery Group IPT

Responsible for yield improvement & non-value added process reduction

Responsibility for process innovation & improvements across multi-functional teams

Management of all the resources (equipment, documentation, facility and staff) to achieve customer (internal and external) satisfaction in terms of quality, cost and schedule.

What you'll bring

As a Manufacturing Manager you will bring experience in the following areas:

High mix, Low volume Manufacturing background

Extensive experience in delivering Lean Manufacturing Programs

Proven ability to motivate & support teams to deliver results

Leadership experience including coaching and performance management

Experience of Micro Electronic manufacturing process

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

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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

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!