Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Your Impact

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will join the team to develop, improve and support the product design and operations manufacturing processes and equipment enabling world class production of Leonardo products

What you’ll bring

• In depth understanding of engineering & manufacturing processes and principles

• People management & leadership skills; including effective performance and change management skills

• Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning

• 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

• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of the risk / reward process associated with engineering activity informing the activities of a product team and own sub-engineering unit

• Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way

• Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues

• Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way

• Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues

Qualifications

• HND or above in an engineering related discipline

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.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexidays
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. For part time opportunities, please
talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
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.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite