Location
Edinburgh | United Kingdom
Job description
At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Technician's to join our team. 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.
The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will join our Operations team and have the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships and be a positive influence within the IPT to support the future of the business.
You’ll work on things like the radar for a Typhoon fighter jet, surveillance systems that are used by coast guards to save lives at sea, or involved in assembly of 'cutting edge' avionic systems for a wide range of military aircraft.
If you are someone who thrives at meeting business and customer goals then perhaps it’s time for a change.
Shift working may be a pre-requisite for this role and that may include nightshift.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
- Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
- Training : Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
- Continuous Learning : You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
- Investors in People : We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold Award
- Employee Assistance Programme : Providing free and confidential mental health support
- Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit:
Key Responsibility Areas
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will have the opportunity to proactively engage in activities such as:
- Working in a cleanroom environment to manufacture high value, high accuracy opto-mechanical, opto-electrical & electro-mechanical assemblies though various production processes.
- Processes include, but not limited to, hand assembly, inspection / assembly under a stereoscope/microscope, precision bonding (Radial / Fillet / OGP)
- PCA soldering
- Assemble products in accordance with documented processes to time, cost and quality.
- To identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect to production methods and documentation.
- Interpretation and adherence to manufacturing planning
- Maintain effective and pro-active communication with Project, Quality and Engineering functions
- To ensure standard handover procedure and effective communication is applied over all products
- Responsibility for designated 5s areas to be completed in line with daily/weekly/monthly sign off sheets
- You may have opportunities to contribute towards the investigation and analysis of leading edge development methodologies and influence the future path of development within Leonardo
- Most training will be delivered through on-the-job experience
Security clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit:
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required
What we are looking for:
- Experience in mechanical assembly of diverse range of assemblies.
- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Prepare and assemble materials.
- Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
- High Level of dexterity
- IPC 610/620 Experience
- JStd Soldering Experience
- JStd Wiring Experience
- Collect hazardous or non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled barrels or other containers and transfer them to collection areas.
- Experience in the correct use of compounds or substances in the preparation and cleaning of complex assemblies
- Experience in working in clean rooms - Should have an understanding of working in cleanrooms and the importance of this to the quality of the job
We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together.
International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.
Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!
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