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You will act as the link between engineering and manufacturing ensuring that products are designed and developed with efficient, robust and compliant manufacturing processes in mind.\nAs a Manufacturing Engineer you will join the team to develop, improve and support the operations manufacturing processes and equipment enabling world-class production of Leonardo products.\nNPI & Sustaining\nContinuously improve manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; ensure successful transfer to production where appropriate\nTo assist and support the preparation of Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process\nUnder guidance provide manufacturing decision-making information to aid reviewing production schedules; reviewing production labor and material costs; estimating future requirements\nPrepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends\nAbility to resolve routine product and/or production issues & constraints (relieving bottlenecks) on shop floor reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams\nParticipate under guidance in manufacturing efficiency objectives by participating in capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout\nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation set out by and accessed manufacturing engineering peers\nCreate and maintain product and process methods set out by and accessed manufacturing engineering peers ; understanding of process capabilities; understanding standards; confirming manufacturing processes\nSupport to Material & Failure Review Boards and failure investigations\nMaintain manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions\nParticipating in continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering\nMay supervise an Industrial Placement or Summer Student\nWorking with / participating with IPT functions (e.g. engineering design, quality) to ensure the ongoing integration of requirements\nMaintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations\nWhat you’ll bring\nKnowledge, Skills & Experience\nGood practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles\nAbility to articulate and explain technical understanding\nGood problem solving skills\nData analysis skills\nDemonstrated achievement of own tasks within an engineering discipline\nDemonstrated experience in having own work peer reviewed and implementing resulting actions\nAwareness of a single phase of the Product Life Cycle and the associated discipline processes\nAwareness of engineering decision making and risk/reward trade-offs associated with IPT engineering activity\nAwareness of related engineering disciplines and levels of interaction required within an IPT\nQualifications\nHND or above in an engineering related discipline\nThis 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.\nSecurity Clearance\nThis 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\nWhy join us\nAt 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.\nTime to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.\nSecure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.\n 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).\nRewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.\nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.\nRefer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.\nTailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.\nFlexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.\nFor a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.\nLeonardo 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.\nAt 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. 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