Manufacturing Technician

Leonardo – Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Your impact
At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Technician's to join our team.

Job Description
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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to be on site and may be required to work a 4 days on 4 days off shift pattern. 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 used by coast guards to save lives at sea, or involvement in the 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 night shift.

What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Technician
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 through 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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 & 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 clean rooms and the importance of this to the quality of the job

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 Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information please visit

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.

• Time to Recharge – generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional…