Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Salary: £37,318 - £48,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is bench marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer. You will carry out activities such as: production support, design for manufacture and new product introduction, process development and improvement activities.

You will be able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and a practical  hands-on skill set  along with core engineering skills including data analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Solve day to day manufacturing problems and resolve production stops in a timely manner. 50/50 office / cleanroom environment.
• Update documentation and train manufacturing staff in new techniques.
• Monitor performance of manufacturing cells by using production data such as yield, cycle time, touch time and process capability metrics and use that data to target improvement activity.
• Report and communicate to all levels of the organisation in an appropriate manner.
• Identify, plan and implement innovative process improvements using a data based approach to justify changes.
• Improve the efficiency of manufacturing cells by utilising lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques.
• Ensure work complies with the Quality Management System, and regulatory and legal requirements.
• Acquisition of new equipment, specification writing and qualification planning and implementation.

• Engineer with experience of semiconductor manufacturing such as: thin film deposition (sputter & evaporation), ion beam milling, photolithography, wire bonding, and flip chip bump bonding.
• Technical background –physics/chemistry/manufacturing related subject. Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Lean manufacturing and six-sigma techniques, pFMEA, SPC, failure analysis, root cause analysis.
• Good skills with Microsoft Office, familiar with Minitab or similar statistical analysis and ERP system such as SAP.
• Manual dexterity handling wafers and small piece parts.
• Comfortable using microscopes.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic and changing environment

• Experience of KnS auto wirebonders and program creation.
• Suss Microtech spin coaters and developer programming.
• Direct Write (UV laser) Lithography and KLayout Mask design experience.

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.

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:

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
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  All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning
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