Manufacturing technician

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Luton is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to assemble complex electro-mechanical devices. The role includes managing assembly activities, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have IPC soldering certifications and familiarity with cleanroom environments. This position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits plan, including private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym membership

Access to online courses

Qualifications

• Working within a cleanroom environment under high power microscopes.
• Complete understanding of FOD / ESD / 'clean as you go'.
• Conversant with raising quality notifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage assembly activities to complete the production process.
• Ensure adherence with health and safety protocols.
• Identify anomalies and execute autonomous maintenance.

Skills

Soldering to IPC standards

Ability to identify and use hand tools with high accuracy

Attention to detail and ability to self-inspect work

Ability to carry out both repeat production and varied one off types of work

Tools

Microwave Circuitry

Pick and Place machines

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to join an innovative team and make a real impact in the world of electro‑mechanical assembly? We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Manufacturing Technician to assemble complex device. As a vital member of our team, you will play a crucial role in bringing our advanced products to life.

Join our dynamic team and be part of an exciting journey in manufacturing complex electro‑mechanical devices. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, make a tangible impact, and contribute to manufacturing in the UK. Apply now and let us create something extraordinary together.

The salary range for this role is £28,000 to £35,000 per year.

How you will do it

• Manage assembly activities to complete the production process and transform components into products.
• Ensure the adherence with initial budget, identify anomalies and execute autonomous maintenance (cleaning, procedure inspections, …) during the final assembly.
• Ensure the adherence with requirements of health and safety protocols during the final assembly.

What we are looking for

• Soldering to IPC standards
• Ability to identify and use hand tools with high accuracy
• Working within a cleanroom environment under high power microscopes
• Complete understanding of FOD / ESD / “clean as you go”
• Attention to detail and ability to self‑inspect work ensuring that quality defects are mitigated
• Ability to work from written instructions and drawings while adhering to production process times
• Conversant with raising quality notifications
• Coordinate and control production equipment in‑line with company processes
• Ability to carry out both repeat production and varied one off types of work

It would be nice if you had

• Current IPC certificates in J-Std-001, IPC 610
• Experience with Microwave Circuitry
• Working with Pick and Place machines
• Previous experience of military and aerospace products
• Experience in a range of hybrid microelectronic assembly techniques including device attachment methods and interconnection technique
• Security Clearance

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.

Benefits Plan

We offer award‑winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include: 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, Reservists, Carers).

Lifestyle

Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

Training

Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera / LI 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.