Job Description
Looking for your next opportunity as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager? We have an exciting opportunity to join us at our Luton site.
What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will join the team to lead, develop, and improve the operations manufacturing people, processes, technology and equipment enabling world class production of Leonardo products and continued business growth
> Leader of the manufacturing engineering team, responsible for effective planning and communication of objectives
Managing the interfaces between manufacturing engineering and project requirements
> Supporting the Head of Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Architects
in all aspects of the NPI (New Product Introduction) process from change planning, through DfX (Design for Excellence) strategy, process automation and introduction to the line
to industrialise our products and processes implementing requirements from both design and operations teams considering volume, consistent quality and low cost manufacturing
> Ensuring compliance of the operations solutions against the total requirements including customer requirements; acceptance, legislative, contractual, safety and quality
assessing of Manufacturing Maturity Reviews in conjunction with Industrial Architects, ensuring the Manufacturing Engineering contribution and approval
ensure designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; internally and external vendors / equipment vendors
> Ensuring decision-making information is focused on the companies’ vision and values with excellent collaboration with other stakeholders and accompanying resolution proposals
ensuring production schedules; production labour and material costs are as required and estimating future requirements
generating the input / information required to compliment technology, process and product roadmaps steering functional and operations strategy whilst achieving business / stakeholder buy-in
> Optimising manufacturing efficiency by delivering improvement programmes championing leading edge manufacturing techniques and lean principles
Ability to resolve the most complex product and/or production issues championing close working with supply chain, production and quality teams to ensure targeted system output
> Growing manufacturing engineering knowledge in the organisation
includes recruitment, training, motivating, continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering to set highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, technical capability, compliance, and promotion of best practice
> Providing Manufacturing Engineering input into product teams and stakeholders
> Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations and representing Leonardo externally
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Recognised as an expert in operations, operations framework, manufacturing, leadership principles and business processes
> People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills (change agent)
> Experienced in maturity review at the highest level
> Extensive experience of assessing an life cycle deliverable ensuring results and actions are implemented
> Demonstrated knowledge and experience of all phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes, experienced in design / maturity reviews representing operations at the highest level
> NPI / MRL experience bringing new electro-mechanical products to market
> Expert in influencing and negotiating with others using facts, proposals, data and analysis to support line of reasoning
> Evidence of leadership of capability and process development within
> Manufacturing Engineering and ability to implement change
Ability to communicate (Inc. concepts) at a leadership level in a non-technical influencing way
> Ability to partner effectively with industrial architects, customers and suppliers
> Lead capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Looking for your next opportunity as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager? We have an exciting opportunity to join us at our Luton site.
What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager
As Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will join the team to lead, develop, and improve the operations manufacturing people, processes, technology and equipment enabling world class production of Leonardo products and continued business growth
> Leader of the manufacturing engineering team, responsible for effective planning and communication of objectives
Managing the interfaces between manufacturing engineering and project requirements
> Supporting the Head of Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Architects
in all aspects of the NPI (New Product Introduction) process from change planning, through DfX (Design for Excellence) strategy, process automation and introduction to the line
to industrialise our products and processes implementing requirements from both design and operations teams considering volume, consistent quality and low cost manufacturing
> Ensuring compliance of the operations solutions against the total requirements including customer requirements; acceptance, legislative, contractual, safety and quality
assessing of Manufacturing Maturity Reviews in conjunction with Industrial Architects, ensuring the Manufacturing Engineering contribution and approval
ensure designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; internally and external vendors / equipment vendors
> Ensuring decision-making information is focused on the companies’ vision and values with excellent collaboration with other stakeholders and accompanying resolution proposals
ensuring production schedules; production labour and material costs are as required and estimating future requirements
generating the input / information required to compliment technology, process and product roadmaps steering functional and operations strategy whilst achieving business / stakeholder buy-in
> Optimising manufacturing efficiency by delivering improvement programmes championing leading edge manufacturing techniques and lean principles
Ability to resolve the most complex product and/or production issues championing close working with supply chain, production and quality teams to ensure targeted system output
> Growing manufacturing engineering knowledge in the organisation
includes recruitment, training, motivating, continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering to set highest possible standards for quality, efficiency, technical capability, compliance, and promotion of best practice
> Providing Manufacturing Engineering input into product teams and stakeholders
> Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations and representing Leonardo externally
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
> Recognised as an expert in operations, operations framework, manufacturing, leadership principles and business processes
> People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills (change agent)
> Experienced in maturity review at the highest level
> Extensive experience of assessing an life cycle deliverable ensuring results and actions are implemented
> Demonstrated knowledge and experience of all phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes, experienced in design / maturity reviews representing operations at the highest level
> NPI / MRL experience bringing new electro-mechanical products to market
> Expert in influencing and negotiating with others using facts, proposals, data and analysis to support line of reasoning
> Evidence of leadership of capability and process development within
> Manufacturing Engineering and ability to implement change
Ability to communicate (Inc. concepts) at a leadership level in a non-technical influencing way
> Ability to partner effectively with industrial architects, customers and suppliers
> Lead capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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.
- Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Engineering -
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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