Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Digital

Role Overview

• Interface with IT, Cyber and Future Factory Digital Lifecycle team to support ongoing integration activities.
• Engage with LEDUK, national and international partners on smart tooling, automation and integration into MES / Common Data Environment (CDE).
• Support the development of Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Repair elements of the digital thread.
• Engagement with Future Factory in tool selection and development of digital twins (plant / process) and simulations.
• Supporting MES solution architects in aligning solution options for MES.
• Lead integration of MES elements of the Smart Workbench as the Future Proof of Concept.
• Work in a highly skilled team, providing key inputs and data to aid Operations decisions.
• Tracking external developments and disruptive technologies to identify exploitation and knowledge sharing within the project team.
• Ensuring the development of connected manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from Leonardo operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering authority in order to formally approve product / process / technology change.
• Advising and participating on improving policies and processes within the operations framework.
• Support the development of robust manufacturing information to aid decision making aligned to objectives and results.
• Contribute to improving manufacturing efficiency through the generation of innovative ideas and solutions.
• Review manufacturing documentation, can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification.
• Assure product and process quality by designing methods; validation/verification of process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation.
• Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability.
• Providing domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum HND in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing data systems, with a solid understanding of the underlying principles and structure of manufacturing software.
• Experience in supporting NPI Manufacturing Engineering Systems activities.
• Manufacturing systems & process knowledge including PLM, ERP, MES and QMS/BMS.
• Experience in early phases of the product/process development life cycle.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning.
• A detailed understanding of the operational framework and business processes.
• An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact.
• 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 and within a sub Engineering Unit and ensuring the resulting actions are implemented.
• Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way.
• Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues whilst understanding the broad impact of solutions (systems thinking).
• Ability to interact effectively and manage the relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in engineering drawings and production documentation.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.