Project Engineering Manager

Leonardo SpA; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery for a new High-Power Fibre Amplifier product line. The successful applicant will manage engineering teams, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure all engineering activities meet quality standards. Extensive experience in team management and a STEM qualification are essential. This role offers hybrid working, generous benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in a growing sector.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Referral program

Flexible benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams across various product life cycle stages.
• Broad understanding of safety and product verification in engineering.
• Experience working with external customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define HPFA development and manufacturing strategies.
• Ensure all engineering activities are planned and delivered on schedule.
• Support business-winning activities including bids and proposals.

Skills

Managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Engineering product development process

Collaboration with business functions

Working with external customers

People management and team leadership

Education

First-degree STEM qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description : Your impact

Would you like to be managing Engineering teams, delivering cutting-edge UK-sovereign LDEW technology and products in a world-class product design and manufacturing environment? This is a unique opportunity to be accountable for Engineering delivery of a new High-Power Fibre Amplifier (HPFA) product line into the marketplace, working with and managing highly-skilled and experienced Engineering teams. This role also offers the opportunity to be involved in, and leading, continuous-improvement initiatives across the wider Advanced Targeting business sector.

As Project Engineering Manager for HPFA, you will...

• work closely with HPFA Chief Engineer to define HPFA development and manufacturing strategies
• mentor, line-manage and be a role model for HPFA Project Engineering Lead
• ensure all aspects of engineering activity (including design, qualification, production readiness, test, support) are planned, resourced, executed and delivered to schedule, cost and quality in accordance with company processes
• collaborate with customers and an international supply chain, with occasionally travel required
• be accountable for HPFA Engineering planning, resourcing, milestones and lifecycle management
• support business-winning activities for HPFA including bids and proposals
• be responsible for status reporting to LDEW Programme Manager and Head of Engineering Projects
• manage Engineering risks and priorities across the HPFA product area
• ensure the HPFA Engineering teams operate in a safe and inclusive environment
• be expected to mainly work in the office, with opportunity for occasional working from home

What you'll bring

You really must have...

• extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams across a wide range of product life cycle stages (requirements, design, qualification, production, support)
• broad understanding and experience of managing Engineering product development process including product safety and product verification
• experience and personal effectiveness in collaborating with other business functions (Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing) and technical specialists outside own domain
• experience and personal effectiveness working with external customers
• experience and excellence in people management and team leadership
• proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
• a first-degree STEM qualification or equivalent recognised by professional accreditation scheme

It would be great if you had...

• understanding and experience of formal problem-solving techniques
• domain knowledge in electro-optical systems or lasers
• experience as an independent reviewer or assessor for product design reviews

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

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: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid