Job Description:
Do you want to see the evidence of your hard work on a daily basis? If so, keep reading.
At Leonardo in Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, we design, develop and deliver aircraft operating around the world including multiple Search and Rescue fleets and Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters.
The Final Assembly Line in Yeovil is the ideal place to witness these market leading aircrafts take flight
We are currently recruiting for multiple Manufacturing Engineers to join the team on our Final Assembly Line.
Whether your background is mechanical, electrical, configuration or you are a recent graduate starting your career in aerospace this could be the opportunity for you.
At Leonardo Helicopters, we are dedicated to the training and development of our people therefore experience in all the below disciplines are not essential.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
1. Representing Manufacturing Engineering in assessing the ease of manufacture in Design Reviewing and acting in a liaison capacity between Design and Production
2. Creating Manufacturing Bills of material (BOM) to define build of Aircraft
3. Creation of Delivery Standard Documentation (TSD) to support procurement activity to ensure suppliers have a comprehensive and accurate specification for material requirements
4. Responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely availability of Work Instructions to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
5. Processing design changes and introduce into current assembly process
6. Identification and implementation of improvements to the build process and build logic
7. Amending work instructions on the Production Line to rectify errors and keep the build line moving
8. Compiling SAP Production Orders to manufacture or rework components using on site facilities
9. Responsible for identification and requesting of Tooling on the Assembly lines
10. Providing information to support an impact analysis for the efficient introduction of change
11. Providing estimates of production times to enable accurate capacity planning and cost estimating
This role is Job Family Frame Engineering Level 4.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential skills:
12. Educated to at least HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and/or a time served apprenticeship
13. A knowledge of Mechanical or Electrical Aircraft Systems, depending on own discipline
14. Some post-training experience desirable
15. Able to use graphics software (Paintshop Pro)
16. Familiar with the Engineering change process and documentation
17. Familiar with the use of estimating model spreadsheets as provided by work analysis Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques
Desirable skills:
18. Working knowledge of CATIA (V4/V5) & ENOVIA
19. Understand the principles of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
20. Working knowledge of the process and output of the Configuration Control Board (CCB)
Security Clearance
Life at Leonardo
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.
21. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
22. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
23. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
24. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups
25. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
26. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
27. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
28. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
29. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below