Precision Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

leonardocompany; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo in Luton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join a precision-focused team manufacturing advanced aerospace and defence products. You will perform precise assembly, inspection and finishing on electro-mechanical, electronic and microelectronic parts in a cleanroom environment.

You will read engineering drawings, use microscopes for micro-scale assembly, and perform soldering, wiring and fine alignment to tight tolerances, ensuring high quality and traceability throughout production.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production/assembly/engineering environments.
• Ability to assemble small, delicate, high-precision components.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions and procedures.
• Experience working to production schedules and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electro-mechanical, electronic and microelectronic products per drawings and specs.
• Micro-scale assembly using hand tools, tweezers, microscopes and specialist equipment.
• Soldering and wiring to IPC and company standards.
• Fine alignment and interconnection of components within tight tolerances.
• Handle miniature components such as micro-electronics, fine wires and small fasteners.
• Operate production equipment and support manufacturing processes.
• Complete repeat production and low-volume, high-complexity assembly tasks.
• Conduct visual inspections with microscopes; self-inspection against build instructions.
• Identify defects and non-conformances; raise quality notifications and support investigations.
• Record manufacturing activities, quality checks and deviations.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Read drawings/schematics

Soldering IPC standards

Cleanroom experience

ESD knowledge

Microscope operation

Interconnection methods

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

IPC certifications (J-STD-001)

IPC-A-610

Tools

Microscopes

Magnification systems

Pick-and-place machinery

Precision assembly equipment

Job description

Leonardo in Luton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join a precision-focused team manufacturing advanced aerospace and defence products. You will perform precise assembly, inspection and finishing on electro-mechanical, electronic and microelectronic parts in a cleanroom environment.

You will read engineering drawings, use microscopes for micro-scale assembly, and perform soldering, wiring and fine alignment to tight tolerances, ensuring high quality and traceability throughout production.