Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Front-End & Lean (Hybrid)

Leonardo S.p.A.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leonardo UK in Southampton seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive the smooth transition of new products from design to manufacturing. You will lead front-end manufacturing activities, provide DFM input, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective production introduction.

The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean methods, and GD&T, with experience in product lifecycle management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in front-end manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of lean principles (5S, VSM).

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end manufacturing engineering activities for new products.
• Provide DFM input into design and resolve production issues.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Create and maintain routings, control plans, and work instructions.
• Support Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and lifecycle governance.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

GD&T

Product lifecycle

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Leonardo UK in Southampton seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive the smooth transition of new products from design to manufacturing. You will lead front-end manufacturing activities, provide DFM input, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective production introduction.

The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean methods, and GD&T, with experience in product lifecycle management and continuous improvement.