Job Description

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The opportunity:

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Supportability Engineer to join out Advanced Targeting sector.

We are particularly interested in speaking to you if you have the required level of experience in the following areas:

• Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) data collection and analysis
• RMT analysis management
• Equipment Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Safety Hazard Identification and Safety Management inc Fault Tree Analysis
• Support Strategy Planning, LORA utilising support modelling tools (eg OPUS)
• Creation of beneficial relationships with cross functional colleagues, customers and suppliers

Whether you have extensive industry experience, just starting your career in aerospace or looking to return to the industry this could be the opportunity for you and we are keen to hear from you!

The Supportability department has a unique position within our business as it is involved in the full lifecycle of a programme, from Bid, Development, Production then Customer Support and eventually disposal. We draw engineers from many different disciplines such as Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, and System Engineering to enhance the Supportability department.

We expect our people to create strong working relationships with cross-department colleagues in Systems, Electronics, Mechanical, Software, Test Equipment, Quality and Industrial to identify problems on complex systems before they reach Production or the Customer.

As a department, we have a strong focus on continuous improvement of our procedures and processes but also of our department itself and want anyone who joins to be part of that journey. This might include using your engineering talent to grow and develop the Supportability community and skill base through the mentoring, coaching and development of more junior members of the team or contributing to best practices to help drive out the cost and reputational consequence of failure. We can also help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop, grow and progress in your career!

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do as a Supportability Engineer:

You will be actively involved in analysing, assessing and influencing the supportability characteristics, supportability strategy and performance of the next generation of Leonardo products.

You will be responsible for;

• Engaging with the Integrated Project Teams to deliver Supportability Engineering (SE) work packages in areas of Production Support and Repairs management utilising our Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Working closely with senior systems, mechanical, software, RF and electronics engineers to identify and avoid real support related problems on complex systems, before they reach the Customer.
• Use your engineering talent to grow and develop the supportability community and core skills base.
• Contribute to continuous process/procedural improvements to help drive out the cost and reputational consequence of failure.
• Understanding the Customers\xe2\x80\x99 operational needs to help guide the development of equipment capable of meeting the needs of future operational environments.

What we need from you:

We make the best products, and we can only do that with the best people. So, we encourage and support every engineer to develop, own and drive ambitions and goals.

Ideally, you will have an engineering or science-based Honours degree and have worked in industry, defence or will have relevant experience.

Our team use: PTC Windchill Quality Solutions; Reliasoft; OPUS; Simlox; Matlab / Simulink; Jira and Python and a considerable level of expertise with these would be highly desirable.

A high level off Skill with Microsoft Office packages, in particular Excel and Word.

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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: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (\xc2\xa3500 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 10% 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

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

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 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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