Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for their Manufacturing Engineering Team in Luton. This role involves overseeing product transitions to manufacturing, developing processes, and enhancing production efficiency within a leading Aerospace and Defence context. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure manufacturing goals are met while contributing to innovative systems for situational awareness and electronic warfare.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually

Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Performance bonuses for eligible employees

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Referral bonuses

Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
• Experience with peer review and implementing actions.
• Knowledge of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transition of new products from design to manufacturing.
• Develop manufacturing processes and improve efficiency through capacity analysis.
• Provide decision-making support, analyze data, and estimate future requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Technical skills

Education

HND (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Leonardo, Luton

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering Team at Leonardo in Luton. You will be part of the Manufacturing Operations business unit, a leader in delivering defence electronics, mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, communications, and surveillance across land, air, and sea domains.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will build cross-functional relationships and positively influence project teams to support the business's future and improve the production process.

In this role, you will oversee the transition of new products from design to manufacturing, lead front-end manufacturing activities, provide DFx input into design, and resolve production capability issues. Your technical and project management skills will ensure new products are introduced efficiently, cost-effectively, and accurately.

You will develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, and collaborating with operators and suppliers.

You will participate in Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process, and contribute to Manufacturing Plans.

You will provide manufacturing decision-making support, review production schedules, labor and material costs, and estimate future requirements. You will also prepare reports by analyzing data and trends.

You should be able to resolve routine and some complex product and production issues on the shop floor, reacting efficiently to escalations from manufacturing teams.

You will help improve manufacturing efficiency through capacity analysis, workflow planning, space requirements, and equipment layout optimization.

What you'll bring

• HND (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles.
• Experience in peer review and implementing actions.
• Knowledge of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and related processes.

We welcome applications even if you lack experience in all areas; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are most important.

Security Clearance

This role requires pre-employment screening according to UK Government’s BPSS. Additional security vetting (NSV, SC, DV) may apply. For more info, visit the official guidance.

Benefits

• Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Mental health support, financial advice, and inclusion networks.
• Performance bonuses for eligible employees.
• Access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral bonuses.
• Flexible benefits up to £500 annually, including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options.

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Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, employing over 53,000 people worldwide. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace and welcome applicants with accessibility needs.