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Job Description
Step into a key role driving the creation of a cutting-edge Digital Environment that spans the entire product lifecycle. You'll be at the forefront of implementing a next-generation integrated MES (Manufacturing Execution System) toolset—empowering our teams to deliver world-class solutions and outstanding value to our customers.
As part of this dynamic team, you’ll help design and deliver robust, business-wide solutions with real impact. You'll take ownership of your work, planning and delivering projects over medium-term timelines while offering expert technical guidance to both internal and external stakeholders.
Your Impact
* Develop/improve manufacturing processes to support a new Manufacturing Execution System by:
o Capturing and studying requirements
o Researching, designing, modifying, and testing new manufacturing digital solutions
o Identification of Leonardo stakeholders and support to stakeholder management
o Understanding feedback from Leonardo stakeholders
o Conferring with vendors or external partners
o Assessing business benefits of new integrated digital environment for end-users & identifying KPIs to track adoption and benefits following introduction of the new tool.
* Provide input on design decisions for interfacing applications
* Support in the development of the detailed work plan to schedule, track, and forecast the assigned work to be delivered
* Support in the prioritisation of the work packages identified within the Future MES project
* Support in preparation of content for technical reviews including:
o technical steerco
o design reviews
o change review boards
* Responsible for validating new/enhanced feature/functionality test scripts
* Development of materials to support stakeholder engagement
* Collaborate with business SMEs to identify regression testing elements for new/enhanced feature/functionality user acceptance testing
* Responsible for creating additional user acceptance test scripts/criteria for new/enhanced feature/functionality including ‘break’ tests
* Be the project’s subject matter expert to validate testing and undertake show and tell activities
What You’ll Bring
* In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
* Effective change management skills
* A detailed understanding of the operational framework and business processes
* An understanding of cross-functional / commercial business processes and their own impact
* Ability to take ownership of a work package; planning and scheduling own workload and the work of others
* Operational understanding of project work and how the work of the team impacts upon other project activities
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes
* Experience of peer reviewing the work of others inside a product team
* Demonstrated knowledge of the risk / reward process associated with manufacturing activity informing the activities of a product team
* Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way
* Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues
* Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders
* Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
* Digital Manufacturing Engineer – Future MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Project
Security Clearance
This 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
Why join us
At 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.
* Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Secure your Future – Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* 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).
* Rewarding Performance – All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend – Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working – Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
Primary Location
GB – Basildon
Additional Locations
DE – UK – Remote
UK, GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane
GB – Edinburgh
GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
GB – Southampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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