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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Continuous Improvement and Digital Initiatives Specialist

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVenegono Superiore, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in a technical discipline, preferably engineering, or alternatively a higher technical diploma.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, flow analysis, and workload analysis typical of manufacturing companies; defense-sector experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge and command of Lean Manufacturing tools, preferably in a World Class Manufacturing context.
  • Knowledge of major digital initiatives in industry, preferably Industry 4.0 initiatives.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge and command of project activity-planning tools, such as project planners.
  • Knowledge of business intelligence tools, such as Microsoft Power BI.
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

  • Identify initiatives that can support efficiency-improvement objectives.
  • Promote Lean Manufacturing methodologies, particularly the operational management of the Leonardo Production System methodology derived from World Class Manufacturing.
  • Analyze and manage active kaizen projects at the aircraft business unit's plants.
  • Analyze and manage digital initiatives in the aircraft business unit's Operations area.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least three years of experience in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing or equivalent Lean techniques applied in industry.
  • Experience applying digital initiatives in an industrial environment.
  • Experience managing Industry 4.0 projects.
  • Previous experience in continuous improvement or in technical departments.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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