HELI Manufacturing Engineer

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer within our Helicopters Division. 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. Leonardo Helicopters is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of helicopters and this role is based at our Yeovil Site in Somerset. We have a fantastic friendly and welcoming environment within a team of engineers who take pride in the work they do.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Construct plans of manufacture and assembly sequences and processes in order to achieve the required standard, product quality, budget hours and delivery schedule (Quality Cost Delivery) as defined by Programme Management.
• Produce work instructions, Bills of Material, tools and technical documentation to support the manufacturing process.

Please note this role is JFF Level 4 - Manufacturing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• Create Manufacturing Bills of Material (BOM) to define the materials or parts required for the manufacture of parts and assemblies.
• Creation of manufacturing routing, process sketches and stage drawings to support the manufacturing process, identifies accurate specification for material requirements.
• Responsible and accountable for the accurate and timely availability of Work Instructions to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Process design changes and introduce into current WIP or assembly process.
• Identification and implementation of improvements to the manufacture or build process and build logic.
• Amend work instructions within the operational areas on the shop floor to rectify errors and keep manufacturing on schedule.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in a Shop Support role.
• Compile SAP Production Orders to manufacture or rework components.
• Maintenance of the Manufacturing Engineering routings and process documentation.
• Responsible for identification and requesting of Tooling fixture and gauges required for manufacture and assemblies.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes and or assembly processes.
• To provide estimates of production times to enable accurate capacity planning and cost estimating.
• Plan activities, review and report on progress and status of work to provide clear statement of position, issues and actions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Educated to at least HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline and/or a time served apprenticeship.
• Engineer background from an Aerospace or high integrity mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Some post-training experience desirable and some ME experience.
• Working knowledge of CATIA (V5) & ENOVIA.
• Working knowledge of SAP (ECC6) and the modules applicable to the Manufacturing Engineering function.
• Understand the principles of MRP.
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft package software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Familiar with the Engineering change process and documentation.
• Team worker and good communicator with influencing skills.
• Familiar with proven analysis and problem solving techniques.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques.

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.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity).

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.

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.