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Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Edinburgh
Client: Leonardo
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Manufacturing
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 9a5b546fa3ff
Job Views: 14
Posted: 29.04.2025
Expiry Date: 13.06.2025
Job Description:
Role Overview: We have an exciting opportunity within the Manufacturing Engineering function for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Leonardo. You will develop, improve, and support manufacturing processes and equipment to enable world-class production. Responsibilities include developing robust solutions, planning and delivering work, providing technical advice, and mentoring team members. This role is focused on Delivery (Sustaining).
About Leonardo: Leonardo is a global leader in developing advanced sensor products for airborne platforms, pushing the boundaries of technology, accuracy, and safety.
Location & Work Environment: Based in Edinburgh, with a mix of home and on-site work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop manufacturing processes based on product requirements, research, design, modify, and test methods and equipment.
* Organize Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process.
* Provide decision-making information, review production schedules, labor, and material costs.
* Prepare reports by analyzing data and trends.
* Resolve complex product and production issues efficiently.
* Improve manufacturing efficiency through capacity analysis, workflow planning, and layout optimization.
* Review and contribute to manufacturing documentation and risk assessments.
* Ensure product and process quality through design, validation, and standards.
* Participate in failure investigations and maintain manufacturing data accuracy.
* Identify and lead continuous improvement activities and projects.
* Mentor and develop junior team members and promote best practices.
* Support customer engagement and product roadmaps with domain expertise.
* Ensure compliance with government regulations.
Development Opportunities: Access to virtual and applied training environments, including Coursera collaborations for ongoing learning.
Minimum Requirements:
* HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
* Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
* People management and leadership skills.
* Ability to influence, negotiate, and support data-driven decisions.
* Understanding of operational frameworks and cross-functional processes.
* Experience across multiple product lifecycle phases and peer review processes.
* Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
* Experience in capability and process development, and implementing change.
Security Clearance: Required.
Life at Leonardo:
Competitive benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, wellbeing support, training, and incentives. Committed to personal development and flexible working arrangements.
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