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Job Description:
Your Impact
Our Engineering Improvements function are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Engineering Development Specialist to contribute, at all levels of the organisation, to the successful adoption of new releases and transformational initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Engineering Improvements, you will be responsible for supporting functional owners in the communication, training, and workshop facilitation (and support with the creation of the material required for those activities) of new releases into the organisation. Initially, the scope of this role will primarily be focused on the continued implementation of Design for Excellence (Dfx), including; Manufacture, Assembly, Test, Sustainability, Supportability and Reliability, within the organisation. Your role will then expand in the future to support implementation planning of initiatives into Business as Usual (BAU) once they reach that level of maturity, as required. Please note, this role is hybrid, with regular travel to all the following UK sites; Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, Lincoln, Southampton, and Bristol.
Day to day, you will be working closely with programmes and projects within the Lines of Business of the Electronics UK Business Unit and liaise with Learning and Development and Early Careers in the continued implementation of DfX. You will also be a key stakeholder in transformation initiatives, so you are in a position in the future to support its adoption within the business.
You will:
What you’ll bring:
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
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). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
For a full list of our company, benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo, 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.
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Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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