Manufacturing Lead Engineer

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist page is loaded Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Apply locations GB - Edinburgh time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0003342 Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join us at Leonardo in Edinburgh. 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. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a proven background in manufacturing to join the Team leading and managing Industrialisation activities to achieve the required levels of manufacturing maturity through the product design, development and production lifecycles. What you’ll do as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer: Through life approach to Manufacturing Engineering, during NPI defining & influencing key product KPI such as business winning (bid) budgets (e.g. Providing specialist input including the application of specialist skills and knowledge into a project team to help ensure the delivery of a technically sound solution meeting all stakeholder requirements Lead failure investigations, aware of all the project issues, able to prioritise and champion the solutions and deliverables using known problem solving techniques (e.g. Ensure the development of manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; Act as a Manufacturing Engineering authority in order to formally approve product / process / technology change Lead and deliver Manufacturing Engineering sections of the Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process and create / contribute / review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans Advising and participating on improving policies and processes within the Operations framework Ensure manufacturing decision-making information is robust with objectives and results by reviewing production schedules; reviewing production labour and material costs; Create a culture that improves manufacturing efficiency through the generation of innovative ideas and solutions also ensuring 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; confirming manufacturing processes Assure manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact 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 With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution) Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme 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 For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us. GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Hybrid About Us The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.