Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Edinburgh. The role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes, providing complex technical advice, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid working model with extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Award winning pension scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working hours

Free online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• Strong ability to resolve complex product and/or production issues.
• Experience in peer reviewing the work of others.
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements.
• Prepare for and organise Manufacturing Maturity Reviews.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by capacity analysis.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering ability

In depth understanding of manufacturing processes

People management & leadership skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

Excellent communication skills

Education

HND or above in an engineering related discipline

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Edinburgh

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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31.07.2025

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14.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

We have a number of exciting opportunities within the Manufacturing Engineering function. We are seeking skilled engineers across different levels.

You will join the team to develop, improve and support the operations manufacturing processes and equipment enabling world class production of Leonardo products. You will be responsible for developing robust solutions, taking into account the impact of their work on broader project issues. You will be expected to plan and deliver your own work, across medium term planning horizons and provide complex technical advice to both internal and external customers and will be responsible for developing others. This role will be Delivery (Sustaining) focused with opportunities to support NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.

Leonardo is an international leader in the development of cutting edge sensor products deployed across a wide range of airborne platforms. Pushing the boundaries of technology, accuracy, and safety in engineering globally.

The roles will be based in Edinburgh but may be a mixture of home based and on-site.

What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Develop 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
• To prepare for and organise Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process and create / contribute / review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information with resolution proposals by
• Review production schedules; review production labour and material costs; estimate future requirements
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends
• Ability to resolve complex product and/or production issues & constraints (relieving bottlenecks) on shop floor reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• 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
• Contribute to failure investigations utilising known problem solving techniques (e.g. 8D)
• Assure manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions
• Identify continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering
• Complete improvement and development projects by training and interacting with the organisations manufacturing engineer community
• Promote 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
• Provide domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments.

What we need from you

• Manufacturing engineering ability, either through qualification HNC, or equivalent experience and knowledge
• In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
• People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills
• 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
• Ability to take ownership of a work package; planning and scheduling own workload and the work of others
• Operational understanding of project work and how the work of the team impacts upon other project activities
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of the risk / reward process associated with engineering activity informing the activities of a product team and own sub-engineering unit
• Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way
• Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers
• Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written to articulate and explain technical understanding.

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HND or above in an engineering related discipline.

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focussed on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been so accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• 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