Engineering Development Specialist (UK)

Job description
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
• Organise, plan, and facilitate training activity to all levels of the organisation, from early careers to senior leadership. Initially focussed on DfX, this will expand in the future to encompass additional content.
• Plan and facilitate workshop activity on an on-demand basis, tailored to the requesting team’s needs. Initially focused on DfX, this will expand in the future to encompass additional content.
• Work closely with functional content owners to continue creation and development of material (such as tools and templates) which can support greater adoption and understanding by users. Initially focused on DfX, this will expand in the future to encompass additional content.
• Act as an engineering change ambassador within transformation programmes, as required, with a view to supporting or owning the implementation or reinforcement plan once in Business as Usual (BAU), depending on the project.
• Subject matter expertise in Design for Excellence process and tools, including (but not limited to) Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly, Design for Test, Design for Supportability & Reliability

What You’ll Bring
• Full understanding and experience of developing products throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Subject matter expertise in Design for Excellence process and tools, including (but not limited to) Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly, Design for Test, Design for Supportability & Reliability
• Experience facilitating, directing, and supporting teams through complex engineering and design problems
• The ability to understand complex engineering processes and the inter-dependency of the process components
• Experience of managing multiple projects and reporting on progress
• Subject matter expertise in all forms of FMEA
• Expertise in Change Management. Familiarity with change management frameworks such as Prosci (ADKAR), or 5Cs would be an advantage
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Subject, or equivalent
• An understanding or familiarity with multiple engineering disciplines; mechanical, electronic, software, systems
• Digital tooling and application experience, such as PLM (e.g. Teamcenter) or similar
• Six Sigma Green Belt Qualification or similar

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 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. 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.

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

Additional Locations

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

United Kingdom
England
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