Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join their Operations team. This role involves working in a cleanroom environment to manufacture high value assemblies including radar and advanced targeting systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical assembly and a good attitude towards learning. The position requires on-site presence with a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme

Access to online learning platforms

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible benefits including healthcare and gym memberships

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Monitor and adjust production processes for quality and productivity.
• Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products.
• Collect and transfer hazardous waste to collection areas.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cleanroom environment to manufacture high value assemblies.
• Interpret and adhere to manufacturing planning.
• Maintain effective communication with Project, Quality, and Engineering functions.

Skills

Experience in mechanical assembly of diverse assemblies

High level of dexterity

IPC 610/620 experience

JStd soldering & wiring experience

Experience working in clean rooms

Job description

Overview

Job Description:

Your impact

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Technician's to join our team. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.

On-site requirement – due to the nature of this role you will be on site and may be required to work a 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will join our Operations team and have the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships and be a positive influence within the IPT to support the future of the business. You’ll work on things like the radar for a Typhoon fighter jet, surveillance systems used by coast guards to save lives at sea, or involvement in the assembly of cutting-edge avionic systems for a wide range of military aircraft. If you are someone who thrives at meeting business and customer goals then perhaps it’s time for a change. Shift working may be a pre-requisite for this role and that may include nightshift.

What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Technician:

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will have the opportunity to proactively engage in activities such as:

• Working in a cleanroom environment to manufacture high value, high accuracy opto-mechanical, opto-electrical & electro-mechanical assemblies through various production processes.
• Processes include, but not limited to, hand assembly, inspection / assembly under a stereoscope/microscope, precision bonding (Radial / Fillet / OGP)
• PCA soldering
• Assemble products in accordance with documented processes to time, cost and quality.
• To identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect to production methods and documentation.
• Interpretation and adherence to manufacturing planning
• Maintain effective and pro-active communication with Project, Quality and Engineering functions
• To ensure standard handover procedure and effective communication is applied over all products
• Responsibility for designated 5s areas to be completed in line with daily/weekly/monthly sign off sheets
• You may have opportunities to contribute towards the investigation and analysis of leading edge development methodologies and influence the future path of development within Leonardo
• Most training will be delivered through on-the-job experience

What you’ll bring

• Experience in mechanical assembly of diverse range of assemblies.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Prepare and assemble materials.
• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
• High Level of dexterity
• IPC 610/620 Experience
• JStd Soldering & Wiring Experience
• Collect hazardous or non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled barrels or other containers and transfer them to collection areas.
• Experience in the correct use of compounds or substances in the preparation and cleaning of complex assemblies
• Experience in working in clean rooms - Should have an understanding of working in cleanrooms and the importance of this to the quality of the job

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: the security and vetting page on the careers site (no external link included).

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 - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite