Manufacturing Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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The Opportunity
At Leonardo Southampton, we have an opportunity for someone to work within the Array Fabrication Manufacturing Area.
This is to support the processing of Arrays through the Wafer Fab, Wirebonding and Stack Processes.
The position is based onsite at Southampton, where you will work alongside the supporting Engineering & Quality teams.
This is to ensure that all product delivered to our customers, meets the required standards outlined within our Quality Procedures.
What you will do
Carry out a range of tasks including Wafer Fabrication and associated processes, Wirebonding and Array Stacking- This will include the signing of Inspection Documentation, support of Stock Allocation and Inventory Checks
- Work in line with business processes and procedures, SAP, and local Inspection standard Operating processes
- Accurately perform the required Manufacturing Processes in line with the site Quality Procedures
- Control and Process all relevant Inspection / Quality documentation
- Support Perpetual inventory checks.
- Completion of All product types through the required processes
- Maintain inventory accuracy and batch traceability
What we are looking for
You must be computer literate and be able to complete set tasks accurately & precisely.- Neat and tidy work ethic in line with 5s principles
- Manually dexterous.
- Must be prepared to work as part of small, closely knit team who can work unsupervised at times to complete set tasks.
- Must be an individual who is willing to undertake security vetting to SC level
- Able to review and follow and carry out Quality Instructions
- Liaise with support functions to ensure customer deliveries are maintained at all times
Life at Leonardo
Discover life at Leonardo – a company for extraordinary peopleOur UK locations
We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and YeovilCommitted to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Assistant roles across Leonardo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £41,982 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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