Job Description:
Your Impact
Our Engineering Improvements team is recruiting an enthusiastic Engineering Development Specialist to support the adoption of new releases and transformational initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Engineering Improvements, you will assist functional owners with communication, training, workshop facilitation, and material creation for new releases. Initially, the role focuses on implementing Design for Excellence (Dfx), including Manufacture, Assembly, Test, Sustainability, Supportability, and Reliability. Over time, your scope will expand to support the integration of initiatives into Business as Usual (BAU). The role is hybrid, with regular travel to UK sites: Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, Lincoln, Southampton, and Bristol.
You will work closely with programmes and projects within the Electronics UK Business Unit, liaising with Learning and Development and Early Careers to implement DfX. You will also play a key role in transformation initiatives, supporting their adoption within the business.
Responsibilities:
* Organize, plan, and facilitate training for all levels, initially on DfX, expanding to other content.
* Plan and facilitate workshops tailored to team needs, initially on DfX.
* Collaborate with content owners to develop tools and templates supporting adoption and understanding.
* Act as an engineering change ambassador in transformation programs, supporting or owning implementation plans.
* Provide expertise in Design for Excellence processes and tools, including Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Test, Supportability, and Reliability.
Qualifications:
* Experience in product development throughout the lifecycle.
* Expertise in Design for Excellence processes and tools.
* Proven ability to facilitate and support engineering and design teams.
* Understanding of complex engineering processes and their interdependencies.
* Experience managing multiple projects and reporting progress.
* Subject matter expertise in FMEA.
* Change Management experience; familiarity with frameworks like Prosci (ADKAR) or 5Cs is advantageous.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent.
* Knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electronic, software, systems).
* Experience with digital tools like PLM (e.g., Teamcenter).
* Six Sigma Green Belt or similar qualification.
We welcome candidates with varying experience; the key attribute is a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance:
This role requires pre-employment screening per UK Government standards, potentially including Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). More information at:
Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance, including generous leave, pension, mental health support, online courses, flexible benefits, and hybrid working options.
Leonardo is a leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 53,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accessible recruitment processes. If you have accessibility needs, please let us know.
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