Process Engineer

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Job Description

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Treatment Process Engineer within the Transmissions Centre of Excellence function. This is an opportunity for you to provide expert technical support and advice on Treatment Processes within a busy and high demanding aerospace manufacturing 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.

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with a potential to be made permanent.

Please note this is Job Family Frame level 5.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS A TREATMENT PROCESS ENGINEER

You will experience working in a very structured, busy and technically challenging but friendly environment on the delivery of manufacturing engineering activities in support of a Treatment Processes primarily Copper plate to support the carburising and nitriding masking on a variety of gears ranging from 30mm to 600mm diameter on Helicopter components.

• Provide technical support and expertise for the Copper plate treatment operations and associated processes through means of providing clear and concise manufacturing instructions, creating and maintaining standard procedures for working such as best practices tools and equipment, process programs, Treatment process data cards, process review, non-conformance reviews and, technique sheets.
• Utilise existing strategies and develop strategies for improving product quality within the Gear manufacturing area to reduce non-conformance through addressing treatment related issues. Providing focus where needed to provide right first time First Off results and consistent conforming product.
• Develop knowledge and expertise of tooling requirements for plating and masking operations.
• Develop create & implement best practice working environments and working practices for sustained standard practices. – ensuring high standards in manufacture are met, implementing drives for inspection rationalisation and process security.
• Keep up to date with advances and improvements in specific technology through seminars, working parties, other experts and training courses.
• Develop and deliver improvement action plans and initiatives.
• Ensure departmental procedures are maintained, and created in support of process improvements sustainability, including but not limited to tooling condition monitoring, manufacturing engineering standard text and process instructions.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Educated to at least HNC or Degree in Engineering discipline and strong technical background and at least five years relevant manufacturing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage conflicting requirements and multiple projects.
• Ability to drive change and process improvements activities.
• Detailed understanding of Electro plating Treatment processes, Good understand of of manufacturing and treatment inspection and non-destructive tests.
• Integrity & professional approach to business needs and objective, and ability to negotiate a win-win result during conflict.
• Good understanding working with CATIA (V5), ENOVIA or 3D software.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

LIFE AT LEONARDO

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit https //uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Onsite