Job Description:

Your impact

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Spur gear Process Engineer within the Transmissions Centre of Excellence function.

Working within the Helicopters Division, based in Yeovil, you will provide expert technical support and instruct on Spur gear manufacturing process within a busy, dedicated aerospace manufacturing team.

You will experience working in a structured, technically challenging, but friendly, environment to deliver manufacturing engineering activities in support of a high accuracy gear shop - gear hobbing, shaping, grinding and Inspection machines, compromising of both carburized and nitride gear ranging from 30mm to 600mm diameter for helicopter gear components.

You will need to be energetic, determined and have the ability to lead by example to ensure the highest of standards and quality are met, whilst adhering to company processes and procedures. You will need to strengthen the overall skill set of the department, with new ideas, skills and structured approach, to improve our process and product. You will be responsible for development projects and standardization of processes.

This is a rewarding role, which supports the business in meeting deliverables against quality and cost.

For awareness of internal applicants: This position is up to a JFF level 5

What you will do as a Process Engineer:

• Provide technical support and expertise for the manufacture of spur and helical gears 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 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 the causes of excessive stock removal. Providing focus where needed to provide right first time First Off results and consistent conforming product.
• Develop knowledge and expertise of tooling requirements for Hobbing, Shaping, gear grinding and inspection 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 tolerance evaluation.
• 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.
• Deliver process improvements based on knowledge and new technology being developed in industry.
• Support technical discussion and create capital investment technical specification for machine acquisition in relevant field.
• Provide technical expertise to Manufacturing and Design Engineers to help ensure product planning and design definitions meet the requirements for Spur gear manufacture.
• Support operations with technical input through providing advice & solutions to overcome daily problems and challenges to help meet DSA and quality requirements through operations.
• Update manufacturing layouts as and where required to ensure operation instructions are in line with best practice. Producing rework planning documentation as and where required.
• Ensure configuration if relevant specification are reviewed and adopted where applicable, advising supervision management and Manufacturing Engineering management of impacts.
• Support audits on gear manufacturing process & M.E. procedures to business compliance.

What you'll bring

You really must have:

• 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 Gear manufacturing processes, cutting, grinding, inspection and non-destructive tests and methods processes.
• 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.

It would be nice if you had:

• A working knowledge of MRP system, SAP is desirable but not essential.
• High level with the use of Microsoft software packages, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of machine operation and setting and or CNC programming.
• Familiar with an engineering change and documentation process.
• An awareness of Health and Safety.

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.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Onsite