Future MES Product Owner in Southampton

Step into a key role driving the creation of a cutting‑edge Digital Environment that spans the entire product lifecycle. You will 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 will 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:

• Capturing and studying requirements
• Researching, designing, modifying, and testing new manufacturing digital solutions
• Identification of Leonardo stakeholders and support to stakeholder management
• Understanding feedback from Leonardo stakeholders
• Conferring with vendors or external partners
• Assess business benefits of new integrated digital environment for end users & identify KPIs to track adoption and benefits following introduction of the new tool

What you will 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

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).

Why join us:

• Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.