Principal Digital Manufacturing Engineer: MES & Smart Factory

Leonardo

Luton

Hybrid

GBP 53,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Pension plan with employer contrib.

Mental health support

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Online courses (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Digital to join our team on a hybrid-working basis in the UK. You will shape the Future Manufacturing strategy, drive MES and digital thread initiatives, and collaborate with IT, cyber, and external partners to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions that meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.

The role emphasizes leading MES integration, digital twins development, and data-driven decision making across the product lifecycle, with

Qualifications

Minimum HND in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience working with manufacturing data systems, with a solid understanding of the underlying principles and structure of manufacturing software.
Experience in supporting NPI Manufacturing Engineering Systems activities.
Manufacturing systems & process knowledge including PLM, ERP, MES and QMS/BMS.
Experience in early phases of the product/process development life cycle
Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
A detailed understanding of the operational framework and business processes
An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact
Demonstrated knowledge, and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes
Experience of peer reviewing the work of others inside a product team and within a sub Engineering Unit and ensuring the resulting actions are implemented
Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way
Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues whilst understanding the broad impact of solutions (systems thinking)
Ability to interact effectively and manage the relationships with customers and suppliers
Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process optimisation.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Proficiency in engineering drawings and production documentation.

Responsibilities

Interface with IT, Cyber and Future Factory Digital Lifecycle team to support ongoing integration activities.
Engage with LEDUK, national and international partners on smart tooling, automation and integration into MES / Common Data Environment (CDE).
Support the development of Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Repair elements of the digital thread.
Engagement with Future Factory in tool selection and development of digital twins (plant / process) and simulations.
Supporting MES solution architects in aligning solution options for MES.
Lead integration of MES elements of the Smart Workbench as the Future Proof of Concept
Work in a highly skilled team, providing key inputs and data to aid Operations decisions
Tracking external developments and disruptive technologies to identify exploitation and knowledge sharing within the project team.
Ensuring the development of connected manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from Leonardo operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers.
Support Manufacturing Engineering authority in order to formally approve product / process / technology change.
Advising and participating on improving policies and processes within the operations framework.
Support the development of robust manufacturing information to aid decision making aligned to objectives and results
Contribute to improving manufacturing efficiency through the generation of innovative ideas and solutions
Review manufacturing documentation, can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification.
Assure product and process quality by designing methods; validation/verification of process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
Promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation.
Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability.
Providing domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps.
Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.